Indore, July 31 (NationPress) Just a day ahead of the launch of the 'No Helmet No Petrol' campaign in Madhya Pradesh's prominent cities, Bhopal and Indore, a legal challenge has emerged. A petition contesting this initiative was submitted to the High Court on Thursday.

As per official updates, the petition disputes the directive that prohibits petrol sales to two-wheeler riders lacking helmets during this campaign, which will be effective until September 29.

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court is expected to address this matter on Friday.

Indore Collector and District Magistrate Asheesh Singh led a meeting with senior administrative and police officials, directing petrol station operators to ensure the 'No Helmet No Petrol' policy is enforced from Friday onwards.

The discussion at the Indore DM office addressed several challenges anticipated during the strict traffic rules' implementation.

Participants provided suggestions and expressed concerns, notably about barring helmetless individuals from accessing petrol stations.

Rajendra Singh, head of Indore's petrol pump dealer association, voiced worries for employee safety, especially for women working at petrol pumps. He stated, “We have women employees at some stations. If someone without a helmet is denied petrol and creates a disturbance, that poses a risk.”

Throughout the lengthy meeting, concerns were raised regarding potential business impacts (diesel and petrol) and the practicality of enforcing the rule that denies fuel to two-wheeler riders not wearing helmets.

This rule has been instituted to enhance road safety and decrease fatalities.

Separate directives were issued by the district administrations of Indore and Bhopal on Wednesday, following a meeting with Retired Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, Chairman of the Supreme Court's Road Safety Committee, during his visit to Indore on Tuesday.

In support of this road safety initiative, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav has penned a letter to the District Collector proposing a new order that would deny entry to government offices for individuals without helmets.

This proposal seeks to extend the restriction to major government establishments, including the collectorate, municipal corporation, police stations, and tehsil offices.

In his correspondence, Bhargav urged the district administration to take this suggestion seriously and to issue necessary directives promptly.

He stressed that barring helmetless individuals could play a significant role in raising public awareness and improving road safety standards in the city.