Telangana News | Auto-Debit For Traffic Fines? CM Revanth Reddy's Proposal Sparks Privacy Row
A proposal by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to link vehicle registrations with bank accounts for automatic deduction of traffic fines has triggered a political storm. While the Congress government says the move would deter violations and improve road safety under the state police’s “Arrive Alive” campaign, the BJP has accused it of hypocrisy on privacy rights. The opposition, including the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, has warned that such a system could violate banking norms and citizens’ financial privacy, citing the need for explicit consent under existing laws. The debate has intensified over whether the proposal represents administrative efficiency or a dangerous overreach.
