Chandigarh, May 9 -- Manual inspection of commercial vehicles in the UT is set to be phased out, with the UT administration establishing an automated testing station (ATS) at Raipur Kalan, officials said.

The facility, currently in an advanced stage of development, is expected to become operational within the next three months. Officials said installation of machines is underway, and the station is likely to be functional by August.

Once operational, all commercial vehicle fitness tests will be conducted through automated, sensor-based systems, eliminating manual intervention. The move aligns with the Centre's push to standardise vehicle fitness testing through technology-driven mechanisms across the country.

According to the ministry ...