Ranchi, Nov 13: The Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) has urged the state government to expedite the operation of Transport Nagar and simplify several long-pending procedures affecting transport businesses, including bus permit renewals and vehicle fitness certification.
The issues were discussed at a review meeting of transport sector representatives and Chamber officials held at the Chamber building on Friday.
Chamber President Tulsi Patel said Transport Nagar could fulfil its original purpose only if its operations were aligned with the practical requirements of transporters. He stressed the need for clarity on allocation of facilities and other operational arrangements.
The Chamber has once again written to the Secretary of the Urban Development Department, urging the government to immediately initiate the process of handing over the existing Transport Nagar facility to transporters.
Patel also suggested that transporters be allowed to undertake necessary technical and structural modifications to the existing construction in accordance with prescribed regulations. This, he said, would help make the complex suitable for heavy vehicle movement, parking, loading and unloading, and warehousing.
Chamber Vice-President Vikas Vijayvargiya urged the state government to convene a meeting with the concerned departments and stakeholders to prioritise the handover and operationalisation of Transport Nagar. He said its early opening would help ease traffic congestion in the city and boost commercial activities.
The meeting also discussed difficulties faced by transport operators in renewing bus permits and replacing existing buses with newer, higher-end models. Participants further sought permission for commercial vehicles registered in Jharkhand to obtain fitness certificates from a Motor Vehicle Inspector or an authorised testing centre in any district of the state.
Expressing concern over the lack of departmental initiative in resolving these long-standing issues, the Chamber leadership called for simplification of the procedures.
Patel said streamlining the regulatory processes would also help improve transportation services for ordinary commuters. He urged the concerned department to take necessary steps and said the Chamber would raise these issues with the departmental minister after the upcoming Chhath Puja.
