Action to be taken against 169 Pune officials for flouting helmet laws: RTO officials

1. RTO Pune officials step up monitoring efforts at government locations to ensure adherence to helmet regulations.
2. Retired justice Abhay Sapre voices concerns about low compliance with helmet rules in Pune.
3. Employees from municipal corporations, government agencies, and colleges face penalties for not wearing helmets.
4. Motor Vehicle Act of 1988 and Maharashtra Civil Services rules mandate action against non-compliant employees.
5. District collectors to conduct quarterly assessments to ensure compliance with helmet regulations.
6. Civic activist Vivek Velankar expresses skepticism about the long-term effectiveness of the enforcement measures.
7. Government official starts wearing a helmet after being flagged for non-compliance.
8. Officials are now more cautious and wearing protective gear as reports are sent to higher authorities.

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