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Maharashtra ends penalty on HMVs carrying cleaners; transport fraternity welcomes decision

Updated On: 10 April, 2026 03:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

The decision marks the end of a prolonged dispute that had affected commercial vehicle operators for several years, an official statement by the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) said

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Earlier, HMV and commercial transport operators were being fined Rs 1,500 per day in several cases for carrying cleaners in vehicles.. Representational Pic/File

Earlier, HMV and commercial transport operators were being fined Rs 1,500 per day in several cases for carrying cleaners in vehicles.. Representational Pic/File

Maharashtra has officially resolved a long-standing issue related to penalties imposed on Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) for carrying cleaners on board.

An official notification was issued in the connection with the move, bringing relief to the transporters in state.

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