Officials of the Regional Transport Office, Boudh on Thursday imposed fine of a whopping Rs 7,07,230 on a bus owner for violating rules under the amended Motor Vehicle Act and being unable to present necessary documents.
During a vehicle checking near Ghantapada, the officials checked the bus, which was going towards Khuntigora from Bargarh, imposed the penalty on bus owner Sanjib Sahu and seized the vehicle.
A fine of Rs 5,000 was imposed for using the vehicle without registration and a fitness certificate, Rs 500 for general offence and Rs 5,000 for allowing the driver to drive the bus without a valid driving licence.
Besides, Rs 10,000 was imposed on the bus owner for violating air and noise pollution norms, Rs 10,000 for using the vehicle without a permit or violating permit conditions and Rs 2,000 for plying the bus without insurance.
The bus owner was also asked to pay Rs 6,74,730 as Odisha Motor Vehicle Tax from September 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020.