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Locals stage protest against 'overcharging' by Tempo operators 7/20/2014 12:01:27 AM Early Times Report Rajouri, July 19: Inhabitants of village Darhal and its adjoining areas held a protest demonstration at Rajouri today against overcharging by Tempo travelers despite the fare fixed by the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Rajouri. Led by one Mushtaq, the protestors said though ARTO Rajouri has fixed Rs32 fare for tempo traveler from Rajouri to Darhal .i.e. about 21 kilometer from Rajourti city yet tempo travelers plying on the route have been charging Rs 35 instead Rs fixed fare of Rs32. "In case anyone objects, the protestors said and added, "the operators misbehave with the passengers (who object) and even at time force them to get down from their vehicles."Protesters later met with Saleem Malik , Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) and apprised him about their problems.ADC, Saleem Malik immediately contacted Shammi Kumar, ARTO and instructed him to look into the matter and if anybody found indulged in charging access fare take necessary action against him under law. When contacted by Early Times , ARTO said that a team will be sent to Darhal to verify the complaint and if complaint is found genuine due action will be taken against the defaulters.He further said that his department has been keeping strict vigil on the traffic rule violators in the entire district and on Saturday only 32 vehicles were challaned for violation of various rules. He further said that as per Apex Court guidelines those who have registered their vehicles at Rajouri (under registration No JK11-XXXX) have been asked to replace their number plates with 'high security registration plates (HSRP) within next 15 days. Transport Commissioner has instructed the department to destroy the old plates on spot after the expiry of this notice that the vehicle owners can collect the HSRP from ARTO's office. This process shall be completed before the coming Assembly Election to avoid any attempt by the anti national elements to target the security forces/leaders by using fake number plates, ARTO said while giving details of people friendly initiatives.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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