KOLLAM: The Pathanamthitta RTO has inspected the 'Komban' tourist buses which caught fire after a worker lighted 'Poothiri' before the study tour of the students in the College of Engineering at Perumon. The RTO inspected the bus that caught fire and another bus along with it. On inspection, the RTO found that GPS and speed governor were not installed in the bus.

The RTO inspected the two buses seen in the video as per the special direction of the High Court. On inspection, it was found that the smoker, which emits smoke, has not been removed from the bus. The number plates were affixed against instructions. A black film has been used on the side windows of the bus so that the view is obscured.

The RTO has issued a notice to the owner of the bus, Pandalam native Jaya Pillai, to resolve these issues as soon as possible. If not, the RTO will take further action.