Srinagar, Aug 24: Special Mobile Magistrate (Traffic) Shabir Ahmad Malik has issued a "Show-Cause Notice to a Tehsildar" asking him to explain why appropriate legal action should not be initiated against him over unauthorized use of a red beacon/warning light and multiple-toned siren on his official vehicle.
After examining the application and examining the material placed on record, the Court observed that a prima facie case was made out warranting an inquiry into the factual position.
The Court directed SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir to physically inspect the official vehicle belonging to tehsildar Tariq Ahmad Sheikh and ascertain whether his vehicle is fitted with a red/blue beacon light and/or multi-toned siren.
The Court further directed that if an unauthorised beacon or multiple-toned siren is found, the inspecting authority shall immediately seize/remove the same and initiate action under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and other relevant law.
The applicant alleged that the tehsildar, who is posted in Sopore, was using a red beacon/warning light and multi-toned siren on his official vehicle in violation of Rules 108 and 119 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and relevant notifications.
The Court has listed the matter for further consideration on September 10.
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