Vacancies have put the brakes on work at RTOs
Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Tamil Nadu are facing significant delays in issuing fitness certificates due to a shortage of Motor Vehicle Inspectors. The lack of staff is causing long wait times and raising concerns about road safety and administrative efficiency.
Why it matters
Administrative vacancies in government transport departments directly impact public safety and the livelihoods of commercial vehicle operators.
The automated testing track at the RTO North office in Madurai. | Photo Credit: G. MOORTHY
The article presents the issue from the perspective of affected citizens and activists, maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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