HT Correspondent
MARGHERITA, Jan 16: In a bid to improve road safety, Tinsukia District Commissioner and District Magistrate Sumit Sattawan (IAS) has issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, making it mandatory for two-wheeler riders and pillion passengers to wear helmets while refuelling.
Under the order, fuel stations across Tinsukia district have been strictly directed not to dispense fuel to two-wheeler users without helmets.
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Any violation by fuel depots will attract action against the concerned outlet.
The district administration has also imposed a ban on overloading of dumpers, trucks and other heavy vehicles carrying construction materials such as stones, sand, bricks, soil and coal, citing a rise in serious road accidents linked to such violations.
Further, transportation of soil, sand and similar materials without proper tarpaulin covering has been completely prohibited to prevent spillage and ensure safety of other road users.
District Information and Public Relations Officer Bikash Sharma said the order was issued on January 13 and will be strictly enforced.
Senior superintendents of police of Tinsukia and Sadiya, co-district commissioners, circle officers, transport officials and police station in-charges have been directed to carry out strict monitoring on roads and take action against violators.
The administration expressed hope that the stringent measures would help significantly reduce road accidents and improve overall traffic safety in the district.
