Maharashtra transport commissioner Avinash Dhakne has directed the RTOs to register complaints with the police against e-bike manufacturers for modification
MUMBAI: Amid rising instances of electrical bikes exploding and catching hearth, the transport commissioner’s office has directed Regional Transport Offices (RTO) to monitor and take action against e-bikes manufacturers selling high-voltage batteries for the automobiles. Maharashtra transport commissioner Avinash Dhakne has directed the RTOs to register complaints with the police against e-bike manufacturers for modification. A particular drive for the inspection of such automobiles has been launched.
As per the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, e-bikes with a battery capability of lower than 250 watts and a pace restrict of 25 kmph are exempted from registration and motorcar taxes. The automobiles, nevertheless, have to be licensed by sure institutes authorised by the federal government.
“It has been observed that some vehicle manufacturers sell e-bikes without a certificate from a recognised organisation. Also, by illegally modifying the e-bikes, the battery capacity of such vehicles are increased to more than 250 watts. This is likely to pose serious threats to road safety if the vehicles are sold in an illegal manner. There have also been frequent reports of e-bikes catching fire,” states the round.
It additionally asks residents to test for automobile certification and any unauthorised alterations to the automobiles. The manufacturers match e-bikes with increased capability batteries so as to improve the pace.
Transport specialists have said that as electrical automobile registrations go up, small manufacturers of e-bikes have to be monitored for modification. “Initially, there were only a limited number of vehicles, but now, they have increased rapidly and are becoming a part of daily life. Registrations and certification of the vehicles should be the norm. Further, the modifications of vehicles are causing incidents of fire and are a safety hazard. The monitoring of small manufacturers of e-bikes is very crucial,” mentioned AV Shenoy.
Close Story
-
Delhiwale: Khusro’s day
This ought to begin with one among his paheliyan, or riddles. In Sufism, a loss of life anniversary is widely known, not mourned, and the celebrations started final evening in central Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, the place Khusro’s grave lies. Khusro is not solely celebrated for his verses. Devoted to a Sufi who was disdainful of emperors, Khusro himself made his dwelling by serving of their courts. Khusro additionally compiled a Hindi-Persian dictionary and composed a number of wordplay riddles.
-
Despite 66% dip in mustard yield, Punjab farmers reaping bumper earnings
Notwithstanding an estimated fall within the yield of up to 66% or three quintals per acre, mustard growers in Punjab are hoping to get better manufacturing losses within the coming weeks of the 2022-23 rabi advertising season following soar in charges. Market watchers say farmers are being paid ₹6,200-7,000 per quintal which is up to 39% increased than the MSP of ₹5,050.
-
DSR paddy sowing methodology not an in a single day success: PAU professional
The Punjab government-backed water-saving direct seeding of rice (DSR) approach for sowing paddy just isn’t an over evening surprise, however a results of 4 years of strenuous analysis trials that’s proving useful for cultivating short-duration rice varieties and can also be a boon for basmati cultivation, in accordance to the principal researcher of the undertaking at Punjab Agricultural University, Dr Mukhtar Singh Gill.
-
Held for spying for ISI, accused despatched to two-day police remand
The state particular operation cell (SSOC) of the Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested Zaffar Riaz of Kolkata and his affiliate Mohd Shamshad of Bihar for allegedly offering data associated to buildings of the varied Indian army stations to a Pakistan-based intelligence officer. During this era, he obtained in contact with a Pakistan intelligence officer, Awais, who allured him to work for the ISI. Zaffar additionally launched Shamshad to Awais.
-
CM meets Shah: 2,000 extra troops to be deployed in Punjab, say Mann
Chandigarh/Delhi : Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday mentioned about 2,000 extra paramilitary personnel will likely be deployed in Punjab to improve safety as there have been common inputs relating to makes an attempt by some miscreants to create hassle within the state. The chief minister spoke concerning the extra deployment after a gathering with Union residence minister Amit Shah in Delhi throughout which the latter assured him of all help from the central authorities.