Auto And Taxi Unions Seek Three-Month Extension For Marathi Language Rule Compliance In Maharashtra
Mumbai: Auto and taxi unions are seeking more time for drivers to comply with the state's Marathi language requirement, with leaders asking the government for a three-month extension and a pause on punitive action during this period. The demand comes amid anxiety among non-Marathi-speaking drivers over notices and reports of heavy fines. Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, meanwhile,…
Mumbai's auto and taxi unions are requesting a three-month extension for non-Marathi-speaking drivers to comply with the state's language rule. The Mumbai Autorickshaw-Taximen's Union president, Shashank Rao, and the Taxi Union president, K K Tiwari, have both voiced concerns among drivers who fear penalties and losing their livelihood.
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik clarified that drivers must first be given a month to learn Marathi before any action can be taken. Sarnaik stated that drivers who fail to comply after the one-month period will have their licences suspended, with a further three months to learn Marathi. If they still fail, their licences will be cancelled.
The enforcement process has already begun, with 2,767 drivers issued notices in Maharashtra. The unions are urging drivers to avoid panic and misinformation while seeking an extension to comply with the language requirement without fear of losing their livelihood.
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