Probe into TVK MLA driving government bus without valid licence during launch of scheme
The Transport Department is investigating TVK MLA E. Thendral Kumar after he was filmed driving a government bus during a scheme launch event. Officials noted that he likely lacked the required heavy vehicle license and badge.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about public safety and the disregard for legal protocols by elected officials.
The Transport Department will conduct an inquiry into an incident of the TVK MLA for K.V. Kuppam Assembly constituency, E. Thendral Kumar, was seen driving a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus at the new terminus, during the launch of the ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme.
The action comes in the wake of public outcry after a video that was circulated in social media. The video showed Mr. Kumar driving the government bus with around 30 commuters after the launch of the scheme by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at Koyambedu bus terminus in Chennai on Friday. “As per norms, only those drivers, who have a license to drive heavy vehicles with a badge, are eligible to drive heavy vehicles like buses. A probe will be conducted,” said a transport official.
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