Dimapur: The Nagaland govt has banned the display of religion or NGO-based slogans, signage, stickers and other unauthorised identifiers on both private and public vehicles. The restriction applies unless such displays are specifically permitted under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules.In an order, Robert Longchari, the commissioner and secretary to the Nagaland govt, asked all vehicle owners to remove such slogans, signage, stickers and identifiers within 45 days from the date of issuance of the notification. The order also warned of strict action against violators under the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules.The order was issued, through a notification dated April 30, in compliance with an advisory issued by the Union ministry of road transport and highways.The ministry issued the directive in exercise of the powers conferred under Sections 96(2)(vi) and 111(2)(e) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the notification said.
