India, July 5 -- LUCKNOW The District School Transport Safety Committee on Friday ordered to cancel registration of 176 school vehicles that are over 15 years old and asked all schools to ensure completion of pending proceedings related to fitness and permit of vehicles within the next 10 days, said officials of the district administration.

During the day, 13 vehicles were seized and 68 challaned as part of a drive against vehicles running without fitness and permit.

In a meeting convened under the chairmanship of district magistrate Vishak G at the collectorate auditorium, officials of schools present were directed to ensure that fire extinguishers are installed in school vehicles in view of children's safety.

Representatives of Missi...