Chandigarh: Punjab Government has banned playing of "vulgar songs" and "provocative music" in the state-run buses with immediate effect following complaints in this regard.
The directions have been passed by state Transport Minister Ajit Singh Kohar who warned that any bus driver found violating government's directive would have to face strict departmental action.
"...the use of vulgar and provocative music in the state run transport buses has been banned with immediate effect," a Punjab Government release quoting the Minister said in Chandigarh today.
The Minister stressed that the Punjab government was committed to providing the best transport services possible to its people and it was imperative for the officers concerned to ensure the proper and forceful implementation of the instructions in larger public interest.
"Random surprise checks would be conducted by a specially constituted committee to check the use of provocative music in the buses," the minister said.
He also said that the "frequent use of vulgar and loud music in the buses" not only disturbs the passengers but is "instrumental in fatal accidents which occur due to distraction caused to the drivers."
"This type of music goes contrary to both the rich cultural heritage of the state and the directions of the independent state level censor board which was especially constituted to check vulgarity in Punjabi songs," he said.
He also urged the general public to contact him personally if they come across any violation of the directions of the state government.
The directions have been passed by state Transport Minister Ajit Singh Kohar who warned that any bus driver found violating government's directive would have to face strict departmental action.
"...the use of vulgar and provocative music in the state run transport buses has been banned with immediate effect," a Punjab Government release quoting the Minister said in Chandigarh today.
"Random surprise checks would be conducted by a specially constituted committee to check the use of provocative music in the buses," the minister said.
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"This type of music goes contrary to both the rich cultural heritage of the state and the directions of the independent state level censor board which was especially constituted to check vulgarity in Punjabi songs," he said.
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