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November 2026

Details: Written by: JK Monitor News Network; Published: 05 June 2025

KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan today convened a review meeting to discuss reinforcement measures to regulate the heavy vehicles associated with Hydro Electric Power Projects in the district, including Kiru HEP, Kwar HEP, CVPPL and others. The review was conducted in light of the public complaints about alleged overloading, over speeding and other road traffic violations by vehicles associated with the power projects.

The Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Tasleem Wani apprised the Deputy Commissioner that a fine of Rs. 12.18 lakh has been recovered last month from the vehicles attached to HEP Projects for violations of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. It was further reported that in several cases, the actual weight of transported material exceeded the permissible limit, while the receipts reflected significantly lower weights, indicating potential malpractice.

Taking serious note of these irregularities, the DC directed the ARTO and Police Department to carry out random inspections and take stricter action against violators to ensure road safety and compliance with traffic laws. Furthermore, the DC instructed the Heads of Power Projects (HoPs) to organize sensitization programs for drivers engaged for the transportation of materials, emphasizing safe and lawful driving practices.

Responding to concerns raised by project authorities regarding sanitation facilities for drivers, the Deputy Commissioner assured that a dedicated toilet facility will be constructed at Fagumarh Hasti to address the issue. The meeting was attended by ARTO Kishtwar Tasleem Wani, Dy Sp Police Dr. Ishaan Gupta, HOPs of Power Projects in Kishtwar, representatives from Traffic Police, Tour and Travels via virtual mode and others.

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