Fines for not wearing seat belts on cars doubled in Karnataka
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday revised the penalty fines for violation of wearing seat belts on cars in the state. In the latest order that will come into effect from November 1, 2022, the violation will attract a fine of Rs 1000 across the state.
The order has been issued by DG&IG of Karnataka Police Praveen Sood on the instructions of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Earlier, the fine for violation of seat belt rules would attract a penalty of Rs 500 which has now been increased to Rs. 1000.
The Superintendents of Police of all the districts and DCPs and Joint Commissioners of Traffic in Mysuru City, Hubballi, Dharwad City, Mangaluru City, Belagavi, and Bengaluru City have been notified about the new order.
Police in New Delhi, Mumbai, and other cities had earlier announced similar measures that will come into effect starting November 1, 2022, to implement seat belt rules under their respective jurisdictions.
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Dharwad Corporation zonal offices raided after complaints of corruption in issuing land records
Hubballi: Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday conducted raids at multiple zonal offices of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation following complaints alleging bribery and delay in issuing land-related documents, including e-Swathu records.
The raids were carried out in the morning under the leadership of Siddalingappa S.T.. Separate teams inspected 12 zonal offices of the Corporation and examined records linked to land ownership and document processing.
According to sources, the Lokayukta received complaints from members of the public alleging that Corporation officials were demanding bribes for issuing e-Swathu and other land documents.
Residents reportedly alleged that applications were being deliberately delayed if bribes were not paid.
Based on these complaints, officials carried out inspections of files and records connected to land ownership and issuance of documents.
Further investigation is underway.
