Mangalore: RTO stops nine buses for violating rules
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Apr 27: Nine private buses, including city and express buses were stopped by the RTO for violating rules here on Saturday April 27.
As per the DC's order, violating the election code of conduct and ignoring routine routes invites penalty.
The buses not only ferried passengers to Congress rally in the city without prior permission, but had even deviated from their usual routes.
Speaking to Daijiworld, RTO Mallikarjuna said, "During elections if the buses need to change their routes they need to seek permission from the district election officer or the returning officer. They cannot ferry passengers to in large groups to election rallies without prior permission."
The buses were taken to the SP grounds for verification of documents. After discussions with the DC a decision will be taken as per the Motor Vehicles Act.
The operation was conducted as per the orders of the deputy commissioner.