Implementation of helmet rule to be deffered: Home Minister

Mysore, Jul 23 (UNI) Karnataka government would is likely to defer the implementation of making helmet wearing compulsory for two wheel users in the state in light of a number of representation, but there was no question of withdrawing the orders, Home Minister M P Prakash said today.

Speaking to reporters here, he said the government would make sure that the helmet rule is implemented as per the High Court order. "The government is likely postpone the implementation by a few days. A notification will be issued in this regard in a few days," he said.

About the rule that pillion riders too should also wear helmets, he said there had been conflicting opinion and the government would again discuss the matter and a final decision at the meeting of the officials to be held in Bangalore shortly.

Referring to the announcement of the cash awards to the policemen of Special Task Force, who took part in the operation against forest brigand Veerappan, he said the awards would be decided on the merit and capacity of the officials and policemen.

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