A vehicle failing the pollution test for the first time will incur a INR 2,000 fine, and the driver's licence will be suspended for three months, the notification said.
For a second violation related to noise or air pollution, the fine will increase to INR 5,000, and the driver will again face a three-month suspension.
The fine will be INR 10,000 for a third consecutive offence, with the driver's licence suspended for another three months.
This decision was taken after a meeting among private bus organisation representatives, transport officials and Minister Snehasis Chakraborty last week.
During the meeting, transporters requested more flexibility in enforcing fines if vehicles miss the pollution check deadline of six months and raised concerns about the effectiveness of the automated pollution check devices installed throughout the city.
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