Karnataka Transport Department books 1,508 cases during Gauri-Ganesh festival checks

The Karnataka Transport Department conducted a five-day special enforcement drive from September 11 to 15 to curb violations by private passenger vehicle operators during the Gauri-Ganesh festival. The drive, which took place in both Bengaluru Urban and Rural divisions, resulted in the booking of 1,508 cases and the collection of over ₹19.44 lakh in taxes and fines.

In Bengaluru Urban, 2,260 vehicles were inspected, leading to the booking of 811 cases and the seizure of five vehicles. Officials detected 117 permit violations and collected ₹6.46 lakh in tax and ₹3.97 lakh in fines, totalling ₹10.44 lakh. In Bengaluru Rural, 1,400 vehicles were checked, resulting in 697 cases being booked, 125 permit violations detected, and the collection of ₹6.39 lakh in tax and ₹2.60 lakh in fines, amounting to ₹9 lakh.

The enforcement teams were specifically instructed to address vehicles charging fares beyond permitted rates, carrying passengers over the sanctioned capacity, and transporting goods or explosives in violation of regulations.

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