The road transport ministry of India is planning to mandate vehicle owners and driving licence holders to update their address, mobile phone number, and other details to track violators effectively. This proposed rule, part of the Motor Vehicle Act amendments, aims to enhance the e-challan system by ensuring accurate and up-to-date databases.
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