CHENNAI: Inter-State private bus operations between Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka have been thrown into disarray after transport authorities in the neighbouring states launched extensive checks on omnibuses registered in Tamil Nadu.

In a joint statement, omnibus associations from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry said operators had been pushed to a point where they could no longer run services between these States. They urged the Tamil Nadu government to intervene and resolve the issue with neighbouring States.

On November 7, Kerala officials detained more than 30 Tamil Nadu buses, part of over 100 inspected that day, and imposed fines exceeding Rs 70 lakh. Similarly, Karnataka authorities intercepted more than 60 buses with Tamil Nadu registration plates

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