License of 33 drivers suspended, Transport Department took action

Kanker. In view of frequent road accidents in the district, continuous action is being taken against the negligent drivers by the Transport and Police Department. In the same sequence, various road accidents like speeding and negligent driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, riding in goods vehicles, overloading vehicles are included.

Under Section 19 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and Rule 21 of the Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, driving licenses of 33 drivers were suspended in the month of June for such careless drivers. District Transport Officer Atul Asaiyya said that the police department sends a proposal to the Transport Department for suspension of the license, after which action is taken to suspend the license after giving an opportunity of hearing to the concerned license holder.