Wrongful Fines Alleged at Patradevi IT Checkpoint

Tourists, locals raise concerns over automated penalties Concerns have emerged at Patradevi over alleged wrongful fines issued to vehicle owners during inspections by the IT Department, with both commercial and private drivers reportedly affected.Several motorists claimed they received automated penalty SMS alerts despite having valid documents. In one case, a tourist was fined ₹10,000 even with a valid pollution certificate. The issue has raised concerns over its potential impact on tourism, with demands for a system review or an on-site help desk for clarification.