SAMBA, DECEMBER 13: Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Mahajan today visited Inspection and Certification Centre Samba to take stock of the progress of installation of Hitech machinery in the Centre which is expected to arrive by the end of December.
Transport Commissioner was informed by the concerned executing agency that all the pending civil and allied work for installation of machinery / equipment will be completed by the end of February 2025 and the machinery which is in transit from Germany is likely to arrive at site in a couple of days and the center will be made functional after successful testing of Machinery/equipment.
RTO Jammu Pankaj Bhagotra who accompanied the Transport Commissioner, informed that operationalization of I&CC will play a crucial role in issuance of Fitness Certificates to the vehicles after being inspected through these specially designed machines. This move will enhance the fitness-worthy vehicles on road and would minimize occurrence of accidents due to mechanical failures.
The Transport Commissioner stressed the executing agencies to complete the remaining work specially construction of ramps at an earliest so that the center can be made operational before the deadline fixed by the higher authorities. The Transport Commissioner said that after the operationalization of the Center, Fitness Certificates will be issued to the vehicles on spot which in turn will save the time of operators/owners avoiding their visits to RTO/ ARTO offices.
Transport Commissioner was accompanied by Vinay Samotra, Joint Transport Commissioner, Jugal Kishor Pandoh, Deputy Director, P&S, Accounts Officer TC Office, ARTO Samba, MVls besides representatives from PWD and Electrical Divisions.
Later, the Transport Commissioner held detailed discussions with Deputy Commissioner Samba regarding measures required for improvement of enforcement activities and strengthening of the last mile connectivity in the district.
