Autorickshaw drivers reminded to follow election guidelines and remove political posters
Udupi, April 03, 2023: The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) has issued a statement to autorickshaw drivers and owners in the district, in light of the Model Code of Conduct in place for the State Assembly Elections 2023.
The statement instructs them to take immediate steps to remove any politically relevant posters from their vehicles and to refrain from installing any new posters of a political nature.
As the State Assembly Elections 2023 approach, the Regional Transport Officer has urged autorickshaw drivers and owners to remove all politically relevant posters from their vehicles.
This step has been taken in light of the State Assembly Elections-2023 model code of conduct.
The RTO has warned that any violation of this directive will result in serious consequences. In such cases, the license of the vehicle in question will be recommended for cancellation, and an FIR will be lodged. This action has been taken to ensure that the election process remains fair and unbiased.
The directive has been issued to ensure that no political party or candidate gains an unfair advantage during the election season. The autorickshaw drivers and owners have been requested to cooperate with the authorities and refrain from displaying any political affiliations or endorsements on their vehicles.
Autorickshaws are a popular mode of transportation in the district. The directive from the RTO has been widely circulated, and autorickshaw drivers and owners are urged to comply with the rule to avoid any legal action against them.
The election authorities have also appealed to the public to report any violations they observe during the election period.
This action is part of the efforts to maintain the integrity of the election process and ensure that it is conducted in a free and fair manner. The election authorities have also urged all political parties and candidates to comply with the model code of conduct and refrain from any activities that could influence the outcome of the elections.
