Motorists obstructing plying of buses in their dedicated lanes will soon be prosecuted with a fine of Rs 2,000 in the national capital with Lt Governor Najeeb Jung today giving his go-ahead to the Delhi Government's proposal to create such lanes on majors roads.
Jung, however, has asked the government to come out clean on some issues, including plying of goods vehicles in bus lanes and relaxations to emergency vehicles, in the notification soon to be issued by it to ensure smooth movement of traffic and maintenance of public order.
The Lt Governor has also asked the AAP dispensation to hold formal consultation with Delhi Traffic Police and incorporate their inputs in the notification.
Three months after Lt Governor had sought a clarification from the Delhi government on its proposal to create dedicated bus lanes, the Arvind Kejriwal government had on June 3 sent back the plan making "minor" changes in it.
The Proposal advocates a fine of Rs 2000 on those obstructing plying of buses in the dedicated lanes, As per the AAP government's plan, dedicated bus lanes will be created in major roads across the national capital.
In a press statement, the LG office has asked the city government to carefully identify roads to be covered under the scheme.
Besides, Jung has asked government to clarify whether motorized vehicles other than buses and goods vehicles will be allowed in the dedicated bus lanes, and under what conditions in notification besides specifying delegation of powers to officers of various departments for prosecuting different offences/violations.
Yesterday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused Lt Governor and the BJP of blocking bus-lane proposal, saying that his government was trying to implement it in the national capital.
In March, the city government had alleged that Jung turned down its proposal to create dedicated bus lanes in the city's streets and impose of a fine of Rs 2,000 against those violating related rules.
However, the LG's office had denied the charge claiming Jung had only sought clarification from the government on it.
