For fulfilling its promises, the State Government has proposed amendments in Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicle Rules to issue free of cost driving licence to women and make public transport services more smooth and safe. Proposals in this regard have been notified through Madhya Pradesh Gazette (Extraordinary) on June 22, 2015.
As per amendments proposed in Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicle Rules-1994, driving badges will be renewed only when drivers undergo eye examination every year. A driver will have to carry with him a medical certificate that he is not suffering from any eye disease and nyctalopia (Rataundhi). And if yes, then the diseases has been treated with the help of right number spectacles.
As per proposed amendments, no fee will be charged from women applying for the first time for learning and permanent licence. A proposal has been made to issue permits to passenger buses for 10 years on inter-state routes and 15 years within the State. As per proposed amendment, now permit for 75 kms will be given to passenger buses of 32+2 capacity. Earlier, they were given permits for 150 kms.
As per draft amendment, permits to vehicles having 7+1 capacity will be given under rural transport service. Earlier, permits were given to 22 seater vehicles. Similarly, distance of rural route has been fixed at 10 kms from main road instead of 15 km roads.
As per Central Vehicle Rules 1989, 2 doors and one emergency door of minimum 50X90 centimeter size will be mandatory in every public service vehicle, private service vehicle, contract vehicle and school buses.
People can register their objections and suggestions regarding proposed amendments within 30 days of publication of notification in Madhya Pradesh Gazette. Objections and suggestions must be received by office of Principal Secretary Transport, Room No. 210, Mantralaya (Vallabh Bhavan) during office hours till expiry of this date. They will be considered only then.