SRINAGAR: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Kashmir, has issued a public notice directing vehicle owners, particularly two-wheeler riders across the Kashmir Division, to clear all pending traffic challans within seven days, failing which strict legal action will be initiated.
According to the notice, RTO Kashmir, Irfan Qazi, said, it has been observed that a large number of two-wheeler vehicles are being plied in violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, especially cases involving riders and pillion riders not wearing protective headgear and committing other traffic offences.
The notice states that such violations not only breach statutory provisions but also pose a serious threat to road safety, endangering human life and public property. Challans have already been issued against the defaulting vehicle owners or operators, many of which remain pending.
The RTO has directed all such defaulters within the Kashmir Division to clear their pending challans within seven days from the date of publication of the notice.
It further warned that failure to comply within the stipulated period will invite strict action under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, including imposition of penalties, suspension of driving and vehicle documents, and seizure of vehicles without any further notice. (KNC)
