K’taka govt orders action against vehicles having "unlawful" names, symbols, logos on licence plates
Bengaluru: In an official order released by the state government, vehicles registered under the state have been restricted from plastering unofficial license plates with logos of any organization or institution, or symbols. Doing so has been categorized as unlawful by the state government, it is learned.
In the circular issued in Karnataka state paper under the direction of the state government chief secretary P. Ravikumar, it has been elaborated that names of government boards and corporations cannot be put on the private vehicles, and in case vehicles are found with names of government institutions, etc., they will be fined. If the vehicle possesses a logo or name, then the logo and name will have to be removed from the vehicle and a fine will be imposed. Instructions for a clearance campaign to be undertaken before May 24, have been released, it is learned. Reportedly, various government employees and staff have affixed the government logo on their vehicles, and in the background of this development, the government has issued a notification to remove the logos of the government affixed on private vehicles.
Under the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rule of 1989, rule 145-A, private vehicles have been restricted from affixing government logos and names on the vehicle. It is being cited that in the event of vehicles requiring to affix government logos, and names on the vehicle, the concerned parties must obtain the official approval of the Central Government.
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Hearing for HD Revanna's anticipatory bail adjourned to 2:45 PM today
Bengaluru: The Special Court of People's Representatives has deferred the hearing of the anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister HD Revanna in connection with a woman's kidnapping case.
Advocate BN Jagadish, representing the SIT (Special Investigation Team), requested time to present arguments and file objections against Revanna's anticipatory bail. An accused has already been apprehended in relation to the kidnapping case, and the SIT aims to gather pertinent evidence from this individual. Consequently, they sought an extension to prepare their objection.
However, Murthy Naik, Revanna's advocate, opposed the request for additional time, citing a notice issued under IPC Section 41. He further argued that Revanna must attend the hearing by 5:30 PM today and seeked attention towards the absence of specific allegations directly implicating Revanna in the kidnapping within the FIR.
Following deliberation, the court instructed the SIT to submit their objection and postponed the hearing until 2:45 PM.
