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Time of India
25-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
RTO Mohali issues over 33,000 challans, collects Rs 11 crore in 18 months
1 2 3 Mohali: The regional transport officer (RTO), Mohali, has issued more than 33,000 challans and collected a total of Rs 11.09 crore in penalties over the past 18 months, in a joint enforcement drive with the Mohali traffic police. The action is part of a continued crackdown on traffic violations, including a special focus on school buses under the Safe School Vahan Policy. According to RTO Rajpal Singh Sekhon, 1,140 school buses were penalised during this period, an average of about two buses per day, for a range of violations including the absence of CCTV cameras, speed governors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, valid permits, pollution certificates, fitness documents, GPS systems, drinking water, and proper uniforms for drivers and staff. Sekhon emphasised that ensuring the safety of school children is of utmost importance. "Under the Safe School Vahan Policy, each school is expected to form a transport safety committee to monitor buses operating on different routes. Key safety features such as CCTV cameras, attendants handing over children to parents, and driver uniforms are non-negotiable," he said. You Can Also Check: Chandigarh AQI | Weather in Chandigarh | Bank Holidays in Chandigarh | Public Holidays in Chandigarh According to official data in 2024, 28,661 challans were issued, generating Rs 8,78,10,603, including 1,274 challans issued by the RTO alone. In 2025 so far, 4,685 challans have been issued, with a revenue collection of Rs 2,31,19,600, including 386 challans from the RTO office. The combined 18-month tally stands at 33,346 challans and Rs 11,09,30,203 in fines collected. RTO Sekhon also revealed that during surprise inspections of school buses, several institutions were found violating safety norms, which led to the issuance of numerous challans. He warned that such inspections will continue, and strict action will be taken against schools that fail to comply with transport safety regulations. The department aims to ensure greater adherence to traffic norms and promote safer road practices, especially for school-going children.
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: Do away with black spots, DC tells officials
Deputy commissioner Komal Mittal on Sunday directed the officials concerned to take immediate and concrete measures to eliminate accident-prone black spots across the district to prevent road mishaps and ensure smooth traffic flow. Chairing a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee, she instructed officials of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), municipal corporation and local councils besides PWD and NHAI to prioritise doing away with the black spots and submit action-taken reports before the next meeting. Calling for stringent action against traffic violators, the deputy commissioner (DC) directed the police, the regional transport officer (RTO) and the district child protection officer to conduct regular checks. Special focus was laid on ensuring that school buses strictly comply with the Safe School Vahan Policy. RTO Rajpal Singh Sekhon informed the committee that during April and May, 1,352 challans, amounting to ₹59.87 lakh, were issued. Mittal further emphasised timely uploading of accident details on the E-DAR (Electronic Detailed Accident Report) portal that facilitates faster compensation disbursal through centralised accident reporting, geotagging and data sharing. The police and the hospitals were asked to update the portal promptly to help the Union ministry of road transport and highways effectively identify and address high-risk zones. Appealing to residents to assist road accident victims without the fear of legalities, the DC reiterated that Good Samaritans are legally protected and eligible for rewards and recognition. The sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) were directed to expedite pending compensation claims related to hit-and-run cases. As per the scheme, victims' families are entitled to ₹2 lakh in case of a fatality and ₹50,000 for grievous injuries.
