I had applied online to RTO for a ‘No Objection Certificate’ for name change consequent on re-sale of the vehicle recently, I was asked to submit half a dozen papers which include ‘Police Clearance Certificate’. We know how difficult and time consuming it is to get such a certificate from the police. The complex clearances and repeated visits forced me to get it done through a middleman by paying a hefty sum with minimum documentation. If at all the government is really sincere in encouraging transparency through online transactions and against broker system in RTO, it can collect extra charges for each valid certificate not produced instead of making the public approach middlemen so that this amount reaches the government coffers. Alternatively, since all violations against each RC are being recorded online, this can be verified by the counter clerk online instead of asking the vehicle owner to obtain from the police.
G. Vivekananda
Venkatapuram
Strays
Stray dogs in Madhapur residential areas where the middle class and people from lower-income groups live, are posing serious problems to citizens. These stray dogs roam about on the streets and at times, enter the premises of residential houses. Children in such localities find it very difficult to move about freely. The elderly who go on morning walks are hounded. I request the Municipal officers concerned to take suitable action on priority basis as this problem has serious health and life-threatening implications.
Nagarajamani M.V.
Madhapur
High beam lights
I wish to draw the attention of the traffic management authorities of Hyderabad Police towards the critical issue of high-beam headlights of vehicle riders. Most car and two-wheeler drivers use high-beam option while driving, which creates problems for other motorists. High beam is advisable for highways and not city roads. If this habitual nuisance cannot be curbed, an earlier rule insisting that the top half of the headlight be covered or coated black which is ignored now can be revived. City traffic police authorities should arrange seminars and workshops to raise awareness on the issue.
J.S. Acharya
Nacharam
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