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Thursday, April 9, 2009
NDMC starts work on 2 multilevel parking sites
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has finally started work on two multilevel parking sites in its area. According to NDMC officials, at least two basement levels have already been dug at the Baba Kharak Singh Marg and Sarojini Nagar sites while work will start at Kasturba Gandhi Marg after the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) gives its approval.
Foundation stones for the three multilevel parking sites were laid in December 2007, after which work was expected to begin by September 2008 as nine months had been earmarked for getting the required approvals. "But the work got delayed because clearances did not come through,'' said an NDMC official. The civic body is now expecting to complete the project by June 2010.
The parking lot at KG Marg will be the largest among the three sites. It will hold about 1400 cars, followed by BKS Marg with a capacity of 1200 cars and Sarojini Nagar with space for about 700 cars. NDMC officials say that though the project was not meant to be completed before the Commonwealth Games, the sites will be ready by then. "The project mainly aims at easing the parking situation in these areas,'' said another NDMC official.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has finally started work on two multilevel parking sites in its area. According to NDMC officials, at least two basement levels have already been dug at the Baba Kharak Singh Marg and Sarojini Nagar sites while work will start at Kasturba Gandhi Marg after the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) gives its approval.
Foundation stones for the three multilevel parking sites were laid in December 2007, after which work was expected to begin by September 2008 as nine months had been earmarked for getting the required approvals. "But the work got delayed because clearances did not come through,'' said an NDMC official. The civic body is now expecting to complete the project by June 2010.
The parking lot at KG Marg will be the largest among the three sites. It will hold about 1400 cars, followed by BKS Marg with a capacity of 1200 cars and Sarojini Nagar with space for about 700 cars. NDMC officials say that though the project was not meant to be completed before the Commonwealth Games, the sites will be ready by then. "The project mainly aims at easing the parking situation in these areas,'' said another NDMC official.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Man beaten to death in traffic jam for not reversing vehicle
Friday, April 3, 2009
http://www.expressindia.com
An argument over reversing a vehicle led to the murder of a 22-year-old man in Northeast Delhi on Thursday.
The victim was beaten to death by a group of men in the Karawal Nagar area when the light goods vehicle (LGV) he was travelling in got stuck in a jam.
“The deceased, Hari Om, was a salesman in the Karawal Nagar market. He got caught in a jam near Maavi Nursing home on his way to Novelty Cinema. He was going
to sell old tyres in a Vikram LGV. The LGV driver, Pawan Kumar, told the police that Hari Om had asked him to drive towards his home in Surya Vihar where he
had left behind his mobile phone,” said a senior police officer.
The accused were in a Maruti Alto car in front of the LGV. The Alto driver asked the Pawan to reverse his vehicle, but Kumar gestured he couldn’t as the LGV
did not have a reverse gear. The five accused got out of their car and a heated argument ensued.
“The accused assaulted the three people in the LGV. Pawan and his helper, Pramod, managed to escape but Hari Om was brutally beaten up. A bystander called
the police after which the accused fled,” said a police officer.
Hari Om’s uncle, Sri Ramesh, said: “By the time I reached, he was almost dead. He was to get married in three months.”
The police immediately rushed Hari Om to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
The police claimed that there were two accused, while eyewitnesses put the number at five. “We have leads and will nab the accused soon. We suspect they are
locals and live in the same area,” said a senior officer. Hari Om lived in Surya Vihar, Shahadatpur, in Karawal Nagar area. His parents live in Etah in Uttar
Pradesh, the police said.
http://www.expressindia.com
An argument over reversing a vehicle led to the murder of a 22-year-old man in Northeast Delhi on Thursday.
The victim was beaten to death by a group of men in the Karawal Nagar area when the light goods vehicle (LGV) he was travelling in got stuck in a jam.
“The deceased, Hari Om, was a salesman in the Karawal Nagar market. He got caught in a jam near Maavi Nursing home on his way to Novelty Cinema. He was going
to sell old tyres in a Vikram LGV. The LGV driver, Pawan Kumar, told the police that Hari Om had asked him to drive towards his home in Surya Vihar where he
had left behind his mobile phone,” said a senior police officer.
The accused were in a Maruti Alto car in front of the LGV. The Alto driver asked the Pawan to reverse his vehicle, but Kumar gestured he couldn’t as the LGV
did not have a reverse gear. The five accused got out of their car and a heated argument ensued.
“The accused assaulted the three people in the LGV. Pawan and his helper, Pramod, managed to escape but Hari Om was brutally beaten up. A bystander called
the police after which the accused fled,” said a police officer.
Hari Om’s uncle, Sri Ramesh, said: “By the time I reached, he was almost dead. He was to get married in three months.”
The police immediately rushed Hari Om to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
The police claimed that there were two accused, while eyewitnesses put the number at five. “We have leads and will nab the accused soon. We suspect they are
locals and live in the same area,” said a senior officer. Hari Om lived in Surya Vihar, Shahadatpur, in Karawal Nagar area. His parents live in Etah in Uttar
Pradesh, the police said.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Over 34,000 people fined for fancy number plates in Delhi
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Source: http://www.hindu.com
Those who want to make their vehicle's number plate a style statement, keep this statistics in mind - over 34,000 people were fined so far this year by Delhi police for not adhering to norms specified for it.
A total of 34,459 people were challaned by traffic police in the national capital this year for driving motor vehicles with registration number plates not conforming to specifications, a senior police official said here.
"We have collected Rs 34.45 lakh as fine from people in this regard this year till March 25," the official said noting that police have already issued advertisements asking vehicle owners to adhere to norms. Violating the norms with regard to number plates attracts a fine of Rs 100.
In a bid to ensure that vehicles are not misused for committing crime, the official said, the city police have already started cracking the whip on the owners violating these norms.
"We have seen people using fancy font for letters and numbers which cannot be read easily. This is against the rules," the official said.
According to the Motor Vehicles Act, all the letters should be in English (uppercase) and numerals should be in Arabic.
The background colour of number plates of private vehicles should be white while the colour of the letters should be black.
Similarly, for commercial vehicles the background colour should be yellow and for letters, black.
In case of two lines, the state code and registering authority code will form the first line and the rest will form the second line, one below the other.
Source: http://www.hindu.com
Those who want to make their vehicle's number plate a style statement, keep this statistics in mind - over 34,000 people were fined so far this year by Delhi police for not adhering to norms specified for it.
A total of 34,459 people were challaned by traffic police in the national capital this year for driving motor vehicles with registration number plates not conforming to specifications, a senior police official said here.
"We have collected Rs 34.45 lakh as fine from people in this regard this year till March 25," the official said noting that police have already issued advertisements asking vehicle owners to adhere to norms. Violating the norms with regard to number plates attracts a fine of Rs 100.
In a bid to ensure that vehicles are not misused for committing crime, the official said, the city police have already started cracking the whip on the owners violating these norms.
"We have seen people using fancy font for letters and numbers which cannot be read easily. This is against the rules," the official said.
According to the Motor Vehicles Act, all the letters should be in English (uppercase) and numerals should be in Arabic.
The background colour of number plates of private vehicles should be white while the colour of the letters should be black.
Similarly, for commercial vehicles the background colour should be yellow and for letters, black.
In case of two lines, the state code and registering authority code will form the first line and the rest will form the second line, one below the other.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Soon, traffic violations to invite hefty fines
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Get ready to pay heavier fines for traffic offences. A new Bill to amend the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 has been given the final touches. If passed as one of the first laws enacted by the
new government, as is expected, all traffic violations would invite a heavy penalty.
Officials told TOI that higher fines for violations like overspeeding, jumping red lights, wrong parking or driving without licence, are expected to be in place by the end of the year, so that there is disciplined traffic in the Capital before Commonwealth Games. Even if the new law is being rushed through because of the Games, it will be applicable across the country.
The move, however, suffers from one major infirmity — while efforts are on to steeply increases the penalty, there is no talk of ensuring that the laws themselves are realistic. For instance, in Delhi the flat speed limit is 50 kmph — so unrealistically low that no one observes it -- but the new Bill proposes to hike the fine for overspeeding from Rs 400 to Rs 1,000.
According to the other proposed amendments, jumping red lights or not wearing seat belt would invite a penalty of Rs 500 instead of Rs 100 at present. It is also proposed that parking in no-parking zones would invite a fine of Rs 1,500 instead of Rs 100 at present.
The fine for talking on mobile phones while driving is proposed to be increased to Rs 1,000 against the existing penalty of Rs 400. There is no clarity on whether hands-free is allowed, although local police officers say that it's banned as it is a "distraction". When pointed out that talking too a co-passenger could then also be seen as a "distraction", one officer laughed it off.
There is also a proposal to introduce some new sections in the Act. For instance, there is a proposal to introduce a new "Section 187-A" under which the civil liability of drivers caught causing injury or damage to another road user due to rash and negligent driving will be fined Rs 5,000. Sources said that Delhi Traffic Police had suggested that the fine should be still higher, Rs 10,000.
It's proposed that the money collected would be put in a "Solatium Fund" for compensation to victims of hit-and-run accident cases.
The fine for commercial vehicles is higher. The fine for overspeeding for trucks, buses and cabs is proposed to be hiked to Rs 2,000. The existing fines were reportedly last revised way back in the late 1970s. Since then traffic conditions, nature of violations and value of money has dramatically changed.
The draft has been prepared by the Union Ministry of Road Transport, Shipping and Highways. "The draft was tabled before the Rajya Sabha on May 15, 2007 and a standing committee was constituted to look into it. The committee gave its recommendations on April 28, 2008 after which the document was sent to various ministries for their comments and views. The final draft is now ready," said a senior ministry official, who pleaded anonymity.
As soon as the new government is formed, the draft will be sent to the concerned ministries for a final approval, after which it will be tabled in Parliament. Sources say that the process will be completed this year itself as it is a "high priority Bill". Said an official: "There are lots of issues involved and the Bill will be discussed in both Houses. It's implementation is already delayed."
When the draft came to Delhi Traffic Police, after it was seen by the Parliamentary Standing Committee, the police reportedly recommended some further changes like different fines for private and commercial vehicles for the same offences.
Similarly, the standing committee recommended different fines for drunken driving as per the alcohol content in the blood — Rs 2,000 for a range of 30-60 ml, Rs 4,000 for 60-150 ml and Rs 5,000 for over 150 ml. But Delhi Traffic Police was reportedly of the opinion that one fine rate of Rs 2,000 for the first offence and Rs 3,000 thereafter would be better.
When contacted, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), S N Shrivastava, said: "We have sent our recommendations to the ministry for the increase. I would not like to comment any further on the matter."
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Get ready to pay heavier fines for traffic offences. A new Bill to amend the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 has been given the final touches. If passed as one of the first laws enacted by the
new government, as is expected, all traffic violations would invite a heavy penalty.
Officials told TOI that higher fines for violations like overspeeding, jumping red lights, wrong parking or driving without licence, are expected to be in place by the end of the year, so that there is disciplined traffic in the Capital before Commonwealth Games. Even if the new law is being rushed through because of the Games, it will be applicable across the country.
The move, however, suffers from one major infirmity — while efforts are on to steeply increases the penalty, there is no talk of ensuring that the laws themselves are realistic. For instance, in Delhi the flat speed limit is 50 kmph — so unrealistically low that no one observes it -- but the new Bill proposes to hike the fine for overspeeding from Rs 400 to Rs 1,000.
According to the other proposed amendments, jumping red lights or not wearing seat belt would invite a penalty of Rs 500 instead of Rs 100 at present. It is also proposed that parking in no-parking zones would invite a fine of Rs 1,500 instead of Rs 100 at present.
The fine for talking on mobile phones while driving is proposed to be increased to Rs 1,000 against the existing penalty of Rs 400. There is no clarity on whether hands-free is allowed, although local police officers say that it's banned as it is a "distraction". When pointed out that talking too a co-passenger could then also be seen as a "distraction", one officer laughed it off.
There is also a proposal to introduce some new sections in the Act. For instance, there is a proposal to introduce a new "Section 187-A" under which the civil liability of drivers caught causing injury or damage to another road user due to rash and negligent driving will be fined Rs 5,000. Sources said that Delhi Traffic Police had suggested that the fine should be still higher, Rs 10,000.
It's proposed that the money collected would be put in a "Solatium Fund" for compensation to victims of hit-and-run accident cases.
The fine for commercial vehicles is higher. The fine for overspeeding for trucks, buses and cabs is proposed to be hiked to Rs 2,000. The existing fines were reportedly last revised way back in the late 1970s. Since then traffic conditions, nature of violations and value of money has dramatically changed.
The draft has been prepared by the Union Ministry of Road Transport, Shipping and Highways. "The draft was tabled before the Rajya Sabha on May 15, 2007 and a standing committee was constituted to look into it. The committee gave its recommendations on April 28, 2008 after which the document was sent to various ministries for their comments and views. The final draft is now ready," said a senior ministry official, who pleaded anonymity.
As soon as the new government is formed, the draft will be sent to the concerned ministries for a final approval, after which it will be tabled in Parliament. Sources say that the process will be completed this year itself as it is a "high priority Bill". Said an official: "There are lots of issues involved and the Bill will be discussed in both Houses. It's implementation is already delayed."
When the draft came to Delhi Traffic Police, after it was seen by the Parliamentary Standing Committee, the police reportedly recommended some further changes like different fines for private and commercial vehicles for the same offences.
Similarly, the standing committee recommended different fines for drunken driving as per the alcohol content in the blood — Rs 2,000 for a range of 30-60 ml, Rs 4,000 for 60-150 ml and Rs 5,000 for over 150 ml. But Delhi Traffic Police was reportedly of the opinion that one fine rate of Rs 2,000 for the first offence and Rs 3,000 thereafter would be better.
When contacted, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), S N Shrivastava, said: "We have sent our recommendations to the ministry for the increase. I would not like to comment any further on the matter."
Friday, March 27, 2009
DDA to develop 9 multi-level car parks
Friday, March 27, 2009
Source: http://www.expressindia.com/
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has invited tenders for nine plots to build multi-level parking lots in the Capital.
According to sources, these plots will be developed on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis similar to the model followed by the agency for its Nehru Place multi-level parking lot. The parking lots, which will have anywhere between three to seven levels depending on size and location, will be built at community centres or district centres in Dwarka, Janakpuri, Hari Nagar, Wazirpur, Okhla, Motia Khan, Mayur Place and Yamuna Vihar.
“We have invited tenders for the project. The sealed tenders will be opened on March 30,” Neemo Dhar, Director, Public Relations, DDA, said.
DDA officials also confirmed that the plots include a “commercial component”. Those buying these plots can run restaurants, shops and other permitted commercial establishments.
“A consultant will be roped in to provide a complete feasibility study on the project, including details of the size of the commercial component and the design and layout of the parking lots,” a senior DDA official said.
The development of these parking lots and the regulatory framework for the commercial complexes will be in keeping with the guidelines of the Masterplan 2021, the official said.
The reserve price for these plots range between Rs 31.59 crore for a plot in Yamuna Vihar to Rs 365.68 crore for a plot in Mayur Place.
The first multi-level parking lot was developed by the DDA in 2006 at Nehru Place. The plot had provisions for 70 per cent parking and 30 per cent commercial space.
“For the Nehru Place complex, the commercial component was a very large chunk of the plot. We will scale it down for the new projects. The plot in Rohini, for example, will have a commercial component of 10 to 15 per cent,” the official said.
Source: http://www.expressindia.com/
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has invited tenders for nine plots to build multi-level parking lots in the Capital.
According to sources, these plots will be developed on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis similar to the model followed by the agency for its Nehru Place multi-level parking lot. The parking lots, which will have anywhere between three to seven levels depending on size and location, will be built at community centres or district centres in Dwarka, Janakpuri, Hari Nagar, Wazirpur, Okhla, Motia Khan, Mayur Place and Yamuna Vihar.
“We have invited tenders for the project. The sealed tenders will be opened on March 30,” Neemo Dhar, Director, Public Relations, DDA, said.
DDA officials also confirmed that the plots include a “commercial component”. Those buying these plots can run restaurants, shops and other permitted commercial establishments.
“A consultant will be roped in to provide a complete feasibility study on the project, including details of the size of the commercial component and the design and layout of the parking lots,” a senior DDA official said.
The development of these parking lots and the regulatory framework for the commercial complexes will be in keeping with the guidelines of the Masterplan 2021, the official said.
The reserve price for these plots range between Rs 31.59 crore for a plot in Yamuna Vihar to Rs 365.68 crore for a plot in Mayur Place.
The first multi-level parking lot was developed by the DDA in 2006 at Nehru Place. The plot had provisions for 70 per cent parking and 30 per cent commercial space.
“For the Nehru Place complex, the commercial component was a very large chunk of the plot. We will scale it down for the new projects. The plot in Rohini, for example, will have a commercial component of 10 to 15 per cent,” the official said.
Delhi has a new traffic helpline number
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Source: http://www.indianexpress.com
An easy to remember four-digit telephone helpline for providing tips on Delhi Traffic was launched on Wednesday.
"The helpline number -- 1095 -- was allotted to Delhi Police recently," Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal said.
Earlier the helpline number was 23010101.
A senior police official said that people can call the helpline even from mobile phone without dialing the STD code.
Delhi Police already has two four digit helplines – 1090 for 'Eyes and Ears' scheme for providing inputs about crime and security scenario and 1092 for senior citizens to seek police help.
Source: http://www.indianexpress.com
An easy to remember four-digit telephone helpline for providing tips on Delhi Traffic was launched on Wednesday.
"The helpline number -- 1095 -- was allotted to Delhi Police recently," Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal said.
Earlier the helpline number was 23010101.
A senior police official said that people can call the helpline even from mobile phone without dialing the STD code.
Delhi Police already has two four digit helplines – 1090 for 'Eyes and Ears' scheme for providing inputs about crime and security scenario and 1092 for senior citizens to seek police help.
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