Karnataka emission testing centres decry software glitches

BENGALURU: Owners of emission testing centres across the state have alleged that they have been facing operational disruptions, financial losses and lack of technical support since the introduction of new software.

In a letter to the commissioner of the transport department on April 17, the Karnataka Emission Testing Centres Owners’ Association said the government’s decision to replace the widely used software of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) with a private vendor solution has affected them. The software developed by Meru Info Solutions was introduced on April 1, allegedly without adequate trials or consultations with stakeholders.