Auto drivers booked for meter tampering

Cases have been booked against 285 autorickshaw drivers by the officers of the Legal Metrology department, during their recent drive against tampered meters.

A senior official from the department said 246 of the 285 cases have been disposed of and a fine of Rs 1.21 lakh had been collected from the defaulters. In remaining cases, action will be initiated as per the department rules, he added.

Public can lodge complaint on 080-22253500 or 22207750 if they come across tampered meters. Complaints can also be mailed to [e-mail] or [e-mail]