<p>A road transport secretary in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, Anurag Jain, found himself at the receiving end of speed violation challans on a particular stretch in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jain, according to a report in The Times of India, missed the speed limit sign that were reportedly "almost" concealed&nbsp;behind a tree.</p>

<p>The issue of inadequate placement of road signs, often obscured by trees and poles along Delhi roads, has resulted in what Jain describes as "challan surprises" for unsuspecting vehicle owners.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/12-dead-30-injured-in-head-on-collision-between-bus-and-truck-in-assam-pm-modi-announces-relief-for-victims-676129">12 dead, 30 injured in head-on collision between bus and truck in Assam; PM Modi announces relief</a></strong></p>

<p>Jain said he fell victim to the flawed signage system. Believing the speed limit was 60 kilometres per hour&nbsp;on that stretch, he was perplexed when his vehicle, slightly exceeding 61 kmph, led to the violations.</p>

<p>"The system does not recognise who the owner is and I've paid challan thrice for speeding. But my problem was different. I took up with police the point that the speed signs should be visible to me. I thought the speed limit was 60 kmph on that stretch and my vehicle was at 61 kmph. Usually, this should not have been the reason for getting a challan," Jain was quoted as saying by The Times of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Delhi tragedy: Road crash victim succumbs to injuries, robbed</strong></p>

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<p>Addressing the importance of proper sign placement, Jain stressed, "Technology treats all commuters equally." He highlighted the necessity to position road signs "at the right spot" to ensure visibility for all drivers and prevent such unintentional violations.</p>

<p>According to a study conducted by the Institute of Road Traffic Education in 2017, over 70 per cent of road signs in Delhi did not adhere to prescribed norms. Out of 1,514 examined road signs across 14 major stretches, 1,098 failed to meet the standards, in a staggering reflection to concerning state of road safety in the Indian capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A road transport secretary in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, Anurag Jain, found himself at the receiving end of speed violation challans on a particular stretch in New Delhi.

A road transport secretary in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, Anurag Jain, found himself at the receiving end of speed violation challans on a particular stretch in New Delhi. Jain, according to a report in The Times of India, missed the speed limit sign that were reportedly "almost" concealed behind a tree. The issue of inadequate placement of road signs, often obscured by trees and poles along Delhi roads, has resulted in what Jain describes as "challan surprises" for unsuspecting vehicle owners. Also read | 12 dead, 30 injured in head-on collision between bus and truck in Assam; PM Modi announces relief Jain said he fell victim to the flawed signage system. Believing the speed limit was 60 kilometres per hour on that stretch, he was perplexed when his vehicle, slightly exceeding 61 kmph, led to the violations. "The system does not recognise who the owner is and I've paid challan thrice for speeding. But my problem was different. I took up with police the point that the speed signs should be visible to me. I thought the speed limit was 60 kmph on that stretch and my vehicle was at 61 kmph. Usually, this should not have been the reason for getting a challan," Jain was quoted as saying by The Times of India. Also watch | Gravitas: Delhi tragedy: Road crash victim succumbs to injuries, robbed × Addressing the importance of proper sign placement, Jain stressed, "Technology treats all commuters equally." He highlighted the necessity to position road signs "at the right spot" to ensure visibility for all drivers and prevent such unintentional violations. According to a study conducted by the Institute of Road Traffic Education in 2017, over 70 per cent of road signs in Delhi did not adhere to prescribed norms. Out of 1,514 examined road signs across 14 major stretches, 1,098 failed to meet the standards, in a staggering reflection to concerning state of road safety in the Indian capital. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian official says concealed speed limit signs in Delhi got him ‘challan surprises’

<p>As many as 233 challans have been issued against defaulters from November 9 to November 13 for carrying out construction activities in south Delhi, the area&#39;s civic body said today.</p>

<p>The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) in a statement said 135 challans were issued during the same period for burning of solid waste, garbage, dry leaves, plastic, and rubber.</p>

<p>The authorities had on November 8 ordered an immediate halt on civil construction works and banned the entry of trucks, except those carrying essential commodities, in the city as the Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority (EPCA) announced that pollution levels have hit &#39;severe plus&#39; in the national capital.</p>

<p>&quot;Keeping in view the emerging severe smog and in compliance of the court directions, the SDMC has started taking action against the burning of solid waste, garbage, dry leaves, plastic, rubber, and construction activities,&quot; the statement said.</p>

<p>It said fine amounting to Rs 7 lakh was collected for the burning of waste and garbage, while Rs 1.16 crore was collected for challans issued for carrying out construction activities in south Delhi, the SDMC added.&nbsp;</p>


Keeping in view the emerging severe smog and in compliance of the court directions, the SDMC has started taking action against the burning of solid waste, garbage, dry leaves, plastic, rubber, and construction activities

As many as 233 challans have been issued against defaulters from November 9 to November 13 for carrying out construction activities in south Delhi, the area's civic body said today. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) in a statement said 135 challans were issued during the same period for burning of solid waste, garbage, dry leaves, plastic, and rubber. The authorities had on November 8 ordered an immediate halt on civil construction works and banned the entry of trucks, except those carrying essential commodities, in the city as the Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority (EPCA) announced that pollution levels have hit 'severe plus' in the national capital. "Keeping in view the emerging severe smog and in compliance of the court directions, the SDMC has started taking action against the burning of solid waste, garbage, dry leaves, plastic, rubber, and construction activities," the statement said. It said fine amounting to Rs 7 lakh was collected for the burning of waste and garbage, while Rs 1.16 crore was collected for challans issued for carrying out construction activities in south Delhi, the SDMC added.

Challans worth Rs 1.16 lakh issued for construction activities: South Delhi Municipal Corporation

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Indian official says concealed speed limit signs in Delhi got him ‘challan surprises’

Challans worth Rs 1.16 lakh issued for construction activities: South Delhi Municipal Corporation