India, Aug. 1 -- Pune -

The state transport department Friday ordered a detailed inquiry into serious irregularities in the issuance of vehicle fitness certificates under form 38A of the Motor Vehicles Act. Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik directed the transport commissioner to submit the inquiry report to the state government without delay and initiate strict action against officials found responsible for violating the prescribed rules.

The latest action comes amid the state government's broader crackdown on alleged corruption in the regional transport office (RTO) system. During the ongoing monsoon session of the state legislature, the government has already constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe allegations involvin...