Sachin Malik Gautam Buddh Nagar: In Compliance with the directives of the Uttar Pradesh Government and the Transport Department, a special Enforcement drive titled ‘Operation Kavach’ is underway in Gautam Buddh Nagar district against unauthorized buses and those operating in violation of Prescribed rules. During the intensive three-day campaign, Scheduled from October 9 to 11, transport department teams are cracking down on buses allegedly being used for the illegal transportation of Goods.
Enforcement teams have been deployed across Gautam Buddh Nagar to carry out the operation. The teams have conducted Surprise inspections on various routes and taken Strict action against violators. So far, a total of 47 buses have been seized and 76 buses have been issued Challans as Part of the Joint Enforcement Drive.
Fitness and Registration to Be Suspended if Buses Fail Technical Inspection Under AIS-119 Norms
Transport Department officials have Clarified that the seized buses will not be released merely upon Payment of Challans or fines. Keeping Passenger Safety as the top Priority, all these buses are undergoing detailed technical inspections.
The buses will be released only after they are found to be fully fit and Safe in accordance with AIS-119 (Automotive Industry Standard) norms. If any bus fails to meet the Prescribed Standards, its registration and fitness certificate will be Suspended.
Strict Warning and Appeal by the Department
The Transport Department has issued a Stern warning that Punitive action against operators running unauthorized buses and Putting Passengers’ lives at risk will continue in the future.
The department has appealed to bus operators to ensure that all Passenger buses are operated in compliance with the Prescribed vehicle Standards. It has also urged the General Public to travel only in legally authorized and Safe vehicles in the interest of Passenger Safety.
