{
  "id": 11737641,
  "title": "Probe into TVK MLA driving government bus without valid licence during launch of scheme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/probe-into-tvk-mla-driving-government-bus-without-valid-licence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T17:50:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/probe-into-tvk-mla-driving-government-bus-without-valid-licence-during-launch-of-scheme/article71540822.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}