Ludhiana, Oct. 24 -- Grappling with lack of basic amenities and poor upkeep for the past two years, visitors and applicants at the automated driving test centre in Sector 32 on Chandigarh Road in Ludhiana are forced to contend with overgrown grass, foul-smelling surroundings, broken seating, and missing instructional signboards.

The government-run facility, which sees a daily influx of citizens appearing for driving tests, lacks adequate seating arrangements, leaving applicants standing for long periods while waiting for their turn.

"The centre should have proper seating arrangements for people waiting for their driving tests," said Rishi, an applicant.

Sanitation remains a major issue, with a strong stench emanating from the unkempt a...