Lucknow: Acting on the directions of Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh, the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department conducted a special enforcement drive, “Operation Prahar,” across the Bareilly division, taking action against passenger vehicles operating without valid permits or in violation of permit conditions.
The campaign targeted unauthorised passenger vehicles and long-distance buses in the districts of Bareilly, Pilibhit, Badaun, and Shahjahanpur, with a focus on ensuring compliance with transport regulations.
To oversee the operation, the department constituted a special eight-member enforcement team led by Additional Transport Commissioner (Enforcement) K.D. Singh Gaur. The team carried out intensive enforcement activities in Bareilly and Pilibhit from the night of July 22 until July 24, 2026.
Simultaneously, enforcement officers under the supervision of Deputy Transport Commissioner, Bareilly Region, Kamal Prasad Gupta, conducted similar operations in Badaun and Shahjahanpur.
According to K.D. Singh Gaur, the joint enforcement drive resulted in 81 buses being challaned, while 59 buses were seized and detained at various police stations for violations of transport regulations.
During the operation, officials carried out detailed inspections of vehicle permits, registration certificates, fitness certificates, tax records, insurance documents, pollution under control (PUC) certificates, and entries in the National Vehicle Database. Vehicles found violating provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules, 1998, or permit conditions were immediately penalised, with enforcement actions including challans and vehicle detention.
Singh said that the majority of the inspected buses were operating under valid All India Tourist Permits or All Uttar Pradesh Contract Carriage Permits. Authorities also examined allegations relating to the misuse of tourist permits for regular stage carriage operations, alleged collusion by departmental officials, and possible revenue losses. After reviewing official records, conducting field inspections, and obtaining inputs from the police and other departments, officials said no documentary or factual evidence was found to substantiate these allegations.
He added that complaints regarding unauthorised structural modifications in some detained vehicles will be investigated through technical inspections conducted in the presence of an Executive Magistrate. If any illegal alterations are found, strict legal action will be initiated under provisions relating to vehicle fitness, registration, permits, and other statutory requirements.
The Transport Department said the minister has directed officials to prioritise passenger safety, lawful public transport operations, and protection of government revenue. The department added that similar enforcement drives will continue across the state to ensure a safe, transparent, and fully compliant public transport system.
