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The primary hurdle faced by the Motor Vehicle Department in resuming operations is the absence of applicants who have been assigned slots for driving tests.
Driving schools have been oberving indefinite strike from May 2.
The number of applicants undertaking the test at a center has been increased from 30 to 40.
The driving school owners decided to continue their indefinite strike till Minister KB Ganesh Kumar withdrew the official circular.
MVIs who had been issuing over 100 driving licences a day could pass a mere 15 of the 98 licence seekers.
Only 40-50 persons can complete driving test within 4 hours, argues transport minister.
Meppadi police dismantled Narayanan's autorickshaw using an earthmover and subsequently sold it as scrap.
As protests got intense, the MVD officials were communicated that all those who were given the slots may be allowed to take the tests.
Though the MVD has sent three notices to Suraj seeking a rationale for avoiding suspension of his driving license, he didn't respond.
Vehicles with automatic gear and transmission and electric vehicles are not permitted for use in the driving test.