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▪ ➢ 2015 } | 17 { No. 16 Poudouchéry Mardi 1 7 Mars 2015
No. Puducherry Tuesday 17th March 2015
( 26 Phalguna 1936 )
GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
TRANSPORT SECRETARIAT
(G.O. Ms. No. 5/Tr.Sectt./2015, dated 13th March 2015)
NOTIFICATION
of different colours in 250 auto rickshaws identified under a "Tourist [ 135 ] 136 LA GAZETTE DE L'ETAT [PART–II
And whereas, it is stated that these autos will be painted with
specific logo for easy identification and to promote tourism and the auto
drivers will be trained on certain parameters, courtesy and friendliness
and various tourist places of importance, identity cards and badges will
be issued to them, besides including periodical counseling to the
drivers. It is further sated that the present proposal besides aimed at
improving standard of living to the drivers also provides unique
identification from other auto drivers;
And whereas, the request of PTDC Ltd., Puducherry has been
carefully considered by the Transport Department and as provided under
rule 122 and 123 read with rule 179 of the Puducherry Motor Vehicles
Rules, 1989, the Government has decided to exempt the 250 auto
rickshaws as identified by the PTDC Ltd., under the said scheme from
the provisions of rule 179 of the Puducherry Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989;
Now, therefore, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry is pleased to
accept the said proposal and for the said purpose, permission is hereby
granted to use the name/logo of PTDC Ltd., Puducherry along with
painting of different colours in the auto rickshaws under the scheme
"Tourist Friendly Auto" proposed by the Puducherry Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd., Puducherry (A Government of Puducherry Undertaking),
subject to the following guidelines to be followed in identifying the auto
rickshaws to ensure safe and affordable transport:-
(i) The auto rickshaw driver should be an owner-cum-driver
holding a single auto rickshaw permit.
(ii) Non-conviction certificate issued by Police Department is a
must to a permit holder to ensure safety to the tourists.
(iii) The auto rickshaw should be fixed Electronic Fare Meter
fitted with GPRS facility, HSRP number plates and should display
the driver identity card issued by PTDC.
(iv) The permit holder should have at least 3 years of experience
in driving auto rickshaws and will be trained in various parameters
like courtesy, friendliness and various tourist places by Puducherry
Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
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(v) The vehicle should not be more than 5 years old and should
always carry valid documents like registration certificate, driving
licence, insurance, etc.
2. This notification shall come into force on and from the date of
publication in the official gazette.
(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)
S. THAMMU GANAPATHY,
Under Secretary to Government (Transport).
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