Probe into TVK MLA driving government bus without valid licence during launch of scheme
A video that went viral on social media showed Mr. Kumar driving a government bus with around 30 commuters
An inquiry into the incident of TVK MLA E. Thendral Kumar, from K.V. Kuppam Assembly constituency, driving a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus without a valid license has been launched after a video went viral on social media. The incident occurred during the launch of the 'Vettri Payanam' scheme, which aims to provide no-fare bus travel for women and transgender persons in Tamil Nadu.
The Transport Department will investigate the matter, as per norms, only those with a license for heavy vehicles are eligible to drive buses. The violation could attract a fine of ₹5,000 under the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) for Kumar and an additional ₹10,000 for the vehicle owner.
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