Transport enforcement teams issued 1125 challans and seized 100 vehicles during a 3-day special drive across the Haldwani division, targeting violations of traffic and vehicle regulations. The campaign was conducted through 30 September, according to RTO Enforcement officer Arvind Pandey.
The operation covered Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital and Champawat. Its figures show the largest district-level action in Udham Singh Nagar, where enforcement and mobile squads, along with an interceptor, checked vehicles in Rudrapur, Kashipur, Jaspur, Sutaiya and Majhola.
District-wise enforcement figures
Teams in Udham Singh Nagar issued 617 challans and seized 79 vehicles. In Nainital, enforcement teams from Haldwani, mobile squads, interceptor units, BS-21, BS-22, BS-23 and the Ramnagar sub-division, identified as BS-24, issued 429 challans and seized 21 vehicles.
The Tanakpur sub-division in Champawat recorded 79 challans. The available figures do not provide a separate vehicle-seizure total for Champawat.
The action is relevant for vehicle owners and commercial operators across the 3 districts because it covered both paperwork violations and safety-related deficiencies. Officials focused on compliance with required documents, licensing, visibility equipment, lighting, vehicle dimensions and registration.
Violations recorded during checking
The department’s reported violation-wise figures included 207 challans for vehicles without documents and 142 for driving without a licence. Another 159 involved missing reflectors, while 65 were linked to defective lights.
Enforcement teams also acted against 56 oversized or over-height vehicles, 13 unregistered vehicles and 20 tow vehicles. A further 254 vehicles were listed under other categories, while 916 challans were reported under miscellaneous offences.
The campaign’s stated purpose was to deter motorists and operators from ignoring mandatory standards. Seizures formed a significant part of the action, particularly in Udham Singh Nagar, where 79 of the division’s 100 seized vehicles were recorded.
No further enforcement schedule or follow-up action was specified in the available details. The reported results provide a district-wise account of the 3-day drive and the types of violations identified during inspections.
Conclusion
The Haldwani division’s special campaign produced 1125 challans and 100 vehicle seizures, with Udham Singh Nagar recording the highest enforcement figures among the districts covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many challans were issued during the drive?
The transport department reported 1125 challans across the Haldwani division during the 3-day campaign.
Q. How many vehicles were seized?
A total of 100 vehicles were seized during the enforcement operation.
Q. Which district recorded the most challans?
Udham Singh Nagar recorded the highest district total, with 617 challans.
Q. What happened in Nainital?
Nainital teams issued 429 challans and seized 21 vehicles during the campaign.
Q. How many challans were recorded in Champawat?
The Tanakpur sub-division of Champawat recorded 79 challans.
Q. Which violations were specifically identified?
The reported categories included missing documents, driving without a licence, absent reflectors, defective lights, oversized or over-height vehicles, unregistered vehicles and tow vehicles.
