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This business is polluted
Numerous vans with banners flaunting ‘RTA Approved Pollution Check’ dot the city. But something which is not under check is the price which is charged by the vans. In fact in some areas, the price for issuing Pollution under Control (PUC) certificates varies every few metres! For instance, a van in Uppal charges Rs 40 for a two-wheeler and Rs 70 for a four-wheeler for a certificate.
Pollution check vans are denting the wallets of unwary motorists.The PUC certificates cost no less than Rs 40 for a two-wheeler and Rs 70 for a four-wheeler, against the prescribed Rs 30 and Rs 60 for two-wheeler and four-wheeler respect
Numerous vans with banners flaunting ‘RTA Approved Pollution Check’ dot the city. But something which is not under check is the price which is charged by the vans. In fact in some areas, the price for issuing Pollution under Control (PUC) certificates varies every few metres! For instance, a van in Uppal charges Rs 40 for a two-wheeler and Rs 70 for a four-wheeler for a certificate.
Just ahead in Tarnaka, the stationed vans charge around Rs 50 for a two-wheeler and Rs 90 for a four-wheeler!While the self-employment scheme of the Road Transport Authority (RTA) has received applause, the fluctuating price for pollution checks has left commuters scratching their heads about the actual cost. The department states that only Rs 30 has to be charged for a certificate for two-wheelers and Rs 60 for four-wheelers. Despite periodic checks carried out by the RTA, the business of making a quick buck continues to thrive.
The tragedy doesn’t end here. Many vans issue fresh PUC certificates without paying heed to the condition of the vehicle. All you got to do is pay him money and you are offered your ‘checked’ pollution papers. The RTA however has been in the loop for all these discrepancies. “Last month we seized close to 50 vans which were either pricing more than the prescribed amount or were issuing certificates without checking the vehicle.
Now that we notice many vans violating the norms, we are planning to conduct checks more frequently and cancel the licenses of violators,” said Joint Transport Commissioner Raghunath.The authorities want the public to be responsible and come forward and file complaints as it is only then that an action can be initiated against a violator.
“By paying what the dealer asks, even the public is adding up to the black business. We take action as soon as we receive a complaint from a consumer. It is highly impossible to monitor each and every pollution check vehicle in the city. The public’s step to file a complaint against the dealer will be a great help to the authority,” Raghunath added.
By:Tushar Kalawatia
