Terming the new Motor Vehicles Act a “Tughlaqi” (arbitrary) order, Madhya Pradesh Transport Minister Govind Singh Rajput said the high revised fine rates could burden common people and the Act would not be implemented in the State for now.
“The Central government has increased the fine rates by such an extent that it would be beyond the capacity of common people to bear it,” he said. “I will talk to Chief Minister Kamal Nath about it and wherever necessary, relief will be extended.”
Besides government officials, transport experts and even road users were being consulted on this, said Mr. Rajput.
He however agreed that hefty fines should be imposed on those caught for driving under the influence of alcohol. “The government should amend some parts of the Act. That is why we’ll not implement it for now.”
Published - September 12, 2019 11:24 pm IST
