ARTO Kishtwar Suspends Route Permits of 03 Vehicles, Blacklists 20 Vehicles, and Suspends 11 Driving Licenses

VoM News Desk | 29 Apr 2025 | 09:12 AM IST | Breaking News, Jammu Kashmir, Kishtwar | Follow on Google News

ARTO Kishtwar Suspends Route Permits of 03 Vehicles, Blacklists 20 Vehicles, and Suspends 11 Driving Licenses

In a continued effort to enhance road safety and minimize traffic violations, the Motor Vehicles Department Kishtwar has taken stringent action against repeated offenders. Acting under the overall supervision of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS) and as per the directions of the Transport Commissioner J&K, Sh. Vishesh Paul Mahajan (JKAS), the department has intensified its enforcement drive across the district.

Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Kishtwar, Sh. Tasleem Wani (JKAS), today suspended the route permits of three vehicles for a period of three months under Section 86(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Additionally, 11 driving licenses have been suspended under Sections 19(1)(d) and 19(1)(f), while 20 vehicles have been blacklisted for habitual and serious traffic violations.

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The vehicles with registration numbers JK17-7454, JK17-1769, and JK17A-1020 have been debarred from operating for the suspension period due to their continued involvement in violations that pose a threat to public safety.

In a statement, ARTO Kishtwar emphasized, “Passenger safety and minimizing road accidents are our top priorities. These drivers have repeatedly violated traffic norms, and such behavior cannot be tolerated. This action is intended to serve as a strong deterrent to all violators and to reinforce adherence to the Motor Vehicles Act.

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