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No. 166 Poudouchéry Vendredi 9 Decembre 2016 (18 Agrahayana 1938)
No. Puducherry Friday 9th December 2016
GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
TRANSPORT SECRETARIAT
(G. O. Ms. No. 14/Tr.Sectt./2016, Puducherry, dated 8th December 2016)
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (d) of the sub-section (1) of section 67 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Central Act 59 of 1988) and in partial modification of the directions notified in the G. O. Ms. No. 47/91 Wel.(Tr.), dated 22nd October 1991 of the Chief Secretariat (Welfare and Transport), Puducherry, the Lieutenant-Governor, Puducherry has been pleased to issue directions in regard to revision of fares in so far as it relates to Auto rickshaws for which permits have been issued by the State Transport Authority, Puducherry and for the said purpose the following amendment is made to the said notification, namely:—
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AMENDMENT
In the said Notification, for sub-para (1) of para (1), the following shall be substituted namely:-
"1. Auto rickshaws:
(a) Day Service (5.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.)
(i) Minimum charges for first 1.8 kms. : Rupees thirty-five only
(ii) For each additional Kilometre : Rupees eighteen only.
(iii) Detention Charges : Rupees five for every 5 minutes.
Note : The meter shall be so set that it shows rupees Thirty five only till the completion of 1.8 Kms. and then move at the rate of one rupee eighty paise for every 100 mts. or 1/10 of a kilometre.
(b) Pre-paid Service:
In specific locations where a pre-paid counter for Autos are setup, the Auto rickshaws who come forward, to register themselves with the pre-paid counter of their choice could be enrolled in that counter after verification and clearance by the Transport Department. The passengers availing the service of pre-paid Autos need to pay 20% more than the metered Auto fare. The 20% will be divided between the service provider in the counter and the Auto rickshaw permit holder in the ratio of 50:50 i.e., 10% and 10%.
(c) Night Service (10.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.):
For the night service, an additional charge of 50% could be charged in the meter fare or prepaid Auto counter fare as the case may be".
2. The above rates shall come into force with effect from 15-12-2016 and all the vehicles shall carry conversion tables with details of fare as approved by the Secretary, State Transport Authority, Puducherry for the benefit of the passengers and for collection of fares at the above rates.
3. From 15-12-2016 onwards the Auto rickshaw permit holder has to get the fare meters recalibrated to the above rates. The process of recalibration to the revised rates has to be completed on or before 15-2-2017.
4. The Enforcement officials of Police/Transport Department shall strictly monitor the usage of Auto meters, any violation including demand of excess fare will be viewed very seriously and action initiated as per the Act and Rules in force which also includes suspension of licence and suspension of permit for six months.''
(By order of the Lieutenant-Governor)
G. JOHNSON,
Under Secretary to Government (Transport).
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Auto fare Conversion Table with effect from 15-12-2016
* Night charges : Additional charge of 50% of fare (Time 10.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.) * Waiting charges : ` 5 for every 5 minutes * Prepaid Auto charges : 20% Extra
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