Passenger bus owner fined Rs 6.7 lakh in Odisha

Boudh: The owner of a private bus in Boudh has been fined whopping Rs 6.72, 445 Rupees for violating various traffic rules and non-payment of tax for two years in Odisha. This penalty was imposed in the wake of the implementation of the amended MV Act. According to sources, the bus named ‘Minar’ was intercepted during a motor vehicle inspection in the district. When asked for documents, the driver failed to produce them. Following which, the owner of the bus was challaned a hefty fine. Notably, the State Government enforced the amended Motor Vehicle Act in full throttle from March 1.