In a significant development, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that Goa’s Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho has decided not to appeal to the Supreme Court regarding the implementation of Section 17(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act. This decision comes after facing backlash from various quarters over the move. Godinho had earlier expressed his intention to challenge the Supreme Court’s order on the issue. However, the state government is now looking to amend the rules pertaining to Section 17(2) operations in Goa. The move is aimed at providing relief to operators affected by the implementation of the section. Section 17(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act mandates that all types of vehicles, including tourist taxis, must install speed governors. The decision to change the rules for Section 17(2) operations is expected to bring some respite to the transport operators in the state. The Chief Minister’s announcement comes as a relief to many in the transport sector who were concerned about the implications of the Supreme Court’s order. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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