798 cases of traffic offences settled
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 07 2018:
As part of the month long celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the establishment of High Court of Manipur, Mobile Traffic Lok Adalats were organised at various places of Imphal East and Imphal West, including Tiddim Road, Tera Bazar, Yaiskul, Iroisemba, Wangkhei, Mantripukhri and Lamlong area by Manipur State Legal Services Authority in association with SPs of Imphal West & Imphal East, SP of Traffic Control Police Wing, Imphal and Transport Department today.
The traffic drive mainly concentrated on private non-commercial vehicles to ensure that laws relating to use of helmets, wearing of seat belts, use of mobile phone while driving, drunken driving, driving without valid licence and valid RC book were complied with by the public to ensure road safety and also to spread awareness on traffic rules and regulations.
A total of 798 cases of traffic offences were settled generating a total amount of Rs 1,37,130 as fine.
In the Traffic Lok Adalats, Commendation Certificates along with gifts were awarded to 74 people who were found complying with the Motor Vehicle Act and Rules.
Pamphlets containing traffic rules and regulations were also distributed amongst the general public to generate public awareness.
As part of the traffic awareness programme, skit, plays based on traffic rules and regulations were performed by "Nokphade" team in front of ISBT and Tera Ideal Club area.
Manipur State Legal Services Authority has appealed to the media to play a valuable role in spreading information, awareness and attracting people to settle their disputes through Lok Adalat.
It expressed hope that media would continue to render such services in future also.
It also earnestly appealed to the general public to abide by the traffic rules and regulations in the interest of their own safety as well as the general public.
Manipur State Legal Services Authority expressed thankful to all the Chairpersons of various Traffic Adalat Benches consisting of Judicial Officers, Ld Advocates, staff, Para Legal Volunteers, and the officials of police, traffic, Motor Vehicle Departments for their valuable time and contribution in successfully holding the the Mobile Traffic Lok Adalats.