REASI, NOVEMBER 19: Transport Commissioner J&K Vishesh Paul Mahajan Wednesday conducted an extensive tour of Reasi.
He inspected the land identified for the establishment of a Driving Licence (DL) Trial Ground and Vehicle Fitness Facility, as well as assessed the condition of road connectivity in the district. He was accompanied by ARTO Reasi, Nasir Ahmed, Tehsildar Reasi, MVD officials and other concerned officers.
The Commissioner inspected the land earmarked for the new facility, reviewed the infrastructural and procedural requirements and directed the concerned authorities to complete the process and documentation for registering the land in the name of the Transport Department. He stressed that timely completion of these formalities will allow the department to initiate further work without delay.
The Transport Commissioner also inspected the damaged road stretches. He assured that the matter would be taken up with the Road Safety Council and the Deputy Commissioner Reasi, for speedy restoration and repair.
In line with strengthening enforcement measures, he asked for launching a sustained enforcement drive to check road safety and traffic violations.
Later, ARTO along with MVD Staff conducted an enforcement campaign at Serli Katra. As many as 15 vehicles were e-challaned, 5 vehicles were seized and a fine of ₹58,000 was imposed on violators.
The Transport Commissioner reiterated that such drives will continue to ensure safer roads, disciplined driving and strict compliance with transport regulations across the district.
