MVD cracks down on illegal taxis, slaps penalty of ₹1.47 lakh in Keralam’s Kochi
A total of four squads deployed in Angamaly, Aluva, Perumbavoor, and Kalady to book such vehicles operating without taxi permit and for other traffic violations
The Motor Vehicles department (MVD) in Kochi, Kerala has intensified its crackdown on illegal taxis operating in and around Cochin International Airport. In response to numerous complaints, Transport Commissioner Nagaraju Chakilam authorized the deployment of four enforcement squads in Angamaly, Aluva, Perumbavoor, and Kalady to tackle the issue.
These squads meticulously investigated and registered 68 cases of violations, including improper display of registration numbers, illegal alterations, and failure to pay taxes and insurance amounts. As a result of these actions, the department imposed a total penalty of ₹1.47 lakh in the form of compounding fees, according to a statement released by Biju Issac, Ernakulam RTO (Enforcement).
Moreover, the enforcement personnel levied an additional ₹2.67 lakh in penalties against motorists who violated no-parking norms during the month of July-August. This aggressive enforcement initiative aims to curb illegal taxi operations, which have been plaguing the area and causing inconvenience to both passengers and other road users.
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