Chandigarh, Feb. 25 -- Kamal Soi, member of the National Road Safety Council, on Monday voiced opposition to the Punjab government's decision to take control of driving licence (DL) and registration certificate (RC) issuance, citing concerns over job losses, inefficiency and corruption.

Addressing media at the Chandigarh Press Club, Soi said that 268 employees have already lost their jobs due to this transition. Soi referred to the request for proposal (RFP) issued on February 10 which states that the state transport department will now oversee personalisation of data, issuance and distribution of smart cards.

Soi condemned the move arguing that handing over control to the transport department, which lacks technical expertise and skille...