Jaipur, Oct 5: Days after a video showed Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Transport Minister Prem Chand Bairwa's minor son driving a modified vehicle, the state Transport Department has imposed a fine of Rs 7,000 on him.
Chinmay Kumar Bairwa has been fined of Rs 7,000 as last week he was seen driving the vehicle on Amber road in Jaipur. A Rajasthan government vehicle with a police beacon on top was seen escorting them.
Kartikay Bhardwaj, son of Congress leader Pushpendra Bhardwaj, was sitting in the passenger seat next to him and two others were sitting in the back.
According to the challan issued, the vehicle belonged to Kartikay Bhardwaj.
The Regional Transport Officer has issued a challan against Chinmay for driving at high speed, not wearing a seat belt and making a reel.
Besides Chinmay, a fine has also been imposed on the vehicle owner, Kartikay Bhardwaj for making unauthorised changes in the vehicle.
A notice has been sent to Chinmay and Kartik Bhardwaj and a reply has been sought within seven days. A fine of Rs 7,000 each has been imposed on both.
The department has issued a challan for vehicle number RJ 19-1C-1394 and its Registration Certificate will also be seized.
Rs 1,000 challan was issued for driving at high speed, Rs 1,000 for not wearing a seat belt and Rs 5,000 for making unauthorised changes in the vehicle.
