Question : BLACK FILM ON THE WINDOW OF FOUR WHEELER

(a) whether Delhi Police had started a move to remove black film from the windows of four-wheelers;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any provision of fine on having black film on the windows of four-wheelers;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) the number of cases where fine has been imposed;

(f) whether it is also a fact that the number of crimes like rape and kidnapping has been increased in Delhi by having black film on the windows of four-wheelers;

(g) if so, the facts thereof;

(h) whether Delhi Police has stopped their move to remove black films at present; and
(i) if so, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)


(a) & (b): Sub-Rule (2) of Rule 100 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 provides that the glass of the wind screen and rear window of every motor vehicle shall be such and shall be maintained in such a condition that the visual transmission of light is not less than 70%; and the glasses used for side windows are such and shall be maintained in such condition that the visual transmission of light is not less than 50%. This provision is duly enforced by Delhi Police.

(c) & (d): Yes, Sir. As per the provisions contained in section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, a fine of Rs. 100/- can be imposed for the first offence and Rs. 300/- for the subsequent offences.

(e): During the period from 1st January, 2000 to 31st April, 2002 Delhi Police issued challans in 1,03,209 such cases.

(f) & (g): No such case was reported in Delhi During the period from 1st January, 2000 to 30th April, 2002.

(h): No, Sir.


(i): Does not arise.