In a drive to check pollution levels in Bengaluru, Transport Department has geared up to crack whips on the motorists plying without emission certificates.
The officials have warned motorists to get their vehicles checked and obtain emission certificates from the authorized centres to avoid penalty.
The vehicles should get the certificates every six months and the Transport Department officials will conduct a regular check. Vehicles failing to produce emission certificates will be slapped with a penalty of Rs 1,000 for first time and Rs 2,000 for second time, an official release said adding that the fines will be slapped under Section 200 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
