NEW DELHI: According to the road transport and highways ministry plans to formulate a strict policy to hold the manufacturers accountable for the achievement of defective vehicles. A committee of experts appointed by the Ministry recommended slaps Rs 1 lakh fine on manufacturers for each defective vehicle or a prison sentence of three months or both.
For the amendments of Motor Vehicle Act the ministry is still working. There is pressure under the ministry amid a growing demand to formulate a policy on mandatory product recall like other developed nations. Sources reported that the new recommendations instructed that in case a consumer finds manufacturing faults with engine or any other parts, s/he would be able to lodge a complaint with the state transport authority (STA). Consequently, experts would investigate the case and suggest action. Having a large number of complaints from consumers and rise in instances of recalls by manufacturers has called for new rules. The ministry will hold a meeting with stakeholders to discuss these issues next week. Last year, the government had proposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on the manufacturers for each faulty vehicle and introduced a bill to set up National Road Safety and Traffic Management Board. However, the standing committee sent the bill back.Vcommindia News
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