Kerala Transport Minister Antony Raju on Monday said that the government will charge heavy fines on tourist buses found with unwanted and illegal fittings.
Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, the minister said that as much as Rs 10,000 will be levied for each new fitting, which is actually double the charge so far.
In the case of the Palakkad accident, it was also found that the speed governor, which limits the speed of a vehicle, was detached. The criminal charges would also be slapped on anyone aiding in the removal or tampering of speed governors, the minister added.
The new changes are to enforce strict adherence to the law, the minister said. The Kerala High Court too had made a directive on similar lines.
