Speaking to TNM, Rajeev Puthalath, the Joint Transport Commissioner of Kerala, had stated that the department is following the law. “According to the law, we have to submit a notice to the accused persons and give them a period of 15 days to come up with an explanation, failing which their licence will be cancelled,” explained Rajeev.

According to the Transport Commissioner, although not directly, both the accused in the case were notified by the MVD about the 15-day period within which they must provide an explanation. “The deadline of 15 days concluded on Sunday and since they have not given any explanation, the MVD will move ahead with measures to cancel their driving licence,” Rajeev said.