Free bus ride may come with riders for police
The Hindu
Only police constables in some units might qualify for the privilege
The announcement of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin about issuance of Smart Identity Cards to police personnel up to the rank of Inspector of Police to enable free travel in State-owned buses might benefit only police constables in some units if the queries raised by the State government is any indication.
Mr. Stalin announced in the Assembly on September 13, 2021, that Smart Identity Cards would be issued to police personnel up to the rank of Inspector to travel in government buses while on duty within their jurisdiction. While the Director-General of Police sent a proposal to the government for sanction of funds for the welfare scheme, several queries were raised to decide on the eligibility conditions.