Ban on registration of all types of 3-Wheeler passengers and goods vehicles in Agartala Municipal Corporation area of West Tripura District

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, July 1, 2024

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 115 of MV Act 1988 and for the interest of promoting sustainable urban mobility, the Transport Department, Government of Tripura imposes ban on registration of all types of 3-Wheeler passenger and goods vehicles on and from 10th July, 2024 in Agartala Municipal Corporation area of West Tripura District. All these 3-wheeler passenger and goods vehicles shall include e-Rickshaws, e-Cart, e-Auto, Petrol Auto, Diesel Auto and CNG Auto and vehicle driven on bio-fuel (methanol & ethanol).It is reported that this notification aims to manage traffic congestion and ensure public safety and convenience, to promote alternative transportation methods by banning the registration of said passengers and goods vehicles in greater public interest.

According to the new notification issued today on this regard it is also said that, any such vehicle as specified above shall not be registered on or after 10th July, 2024 in the territorial limits of Agartala Municipal Corporation area, West Tripura District.According to the new notification, the Transport Commissioner and district transport officer (DTO), West district are directed to ensure strict compliance of the same. The Transport Department, Government of Tripura shall review the effect of this restriction on the urban mobility from time to time and shall have right to review and amend this notification as per need. This notification is issued in cancellation of earlier Notification No 5(11)-TRANS/2028 Dated 25th January, 2024 and subsequent order issued vide No. F. 5(11)-TRANS/2018/673 dated 27th May, 2024.