City council dispels claims that it can’t issue summonses

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council has dismissed claims on social media that it has no right to issue motor vehicle offences compound.

In a statement issued yesterday, the council said the magistrate’s court decision to acquit former PKR Batu Uban assemblyman V.S. Raveentharan for illegally parking his car three years ago was not related to any other council’s compound.

“All cases have different merits and facts.

“The court’s decision does not influence other motor vehicle offences compound issued by the council,” it said.

The council said that it would appeal the court’s decision.

The council further added that all notices (compounds) issued under MPPP’s Road Transport Order (motorised vehicle parking) 2014 still stood.

“Enforcement and prosecution will be carried out if motorists fail to pay the compound.”

Yesterday, the magistrate’s court here acquitted Raveentharan after it found that the council motor vehicle offences compound issued to him for illegally parking his car three years ago was invalid.

All cases have different merits and facts. The court’s decision does not influence other motor vehicle offences compound issued by the council. PENANG ISLAND CITY COUNCIL