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Electric two -wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric seems to be stuck in trouble once again. Sales figures provided by Ola Electric have been found to be different from vehicle registration data. In view of the seriousness of the case, the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India has directed the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to investigate. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has also ordered an inquiry into the complaints of customers received against Ola. Sources said that the Ministry has directed ARAI to submit the investigation report within 15 days.
Ola electric is taking advantage of government schemes
In February, a total of 8,652 registrations were made on the vehicle portal of Ola Electric. Whereas the company recorded sales of more than 25,000 vehicles in February. As of 20 March, there were 11,781 registrations on the company’s vehicle portal. Let us tell you that Bhavesh Agarwal’s company Ola is a beneficiary of FAME-2 and PM E-Drive schemes promoting EV. Certification and Testing Agency ARAI has issued the eligibility certificate under the administrative control of the ministry.
ARAI is responsible for ensuring that the rules of government schemes are followed.
According to officials, “It is the responsibility of ARAI to ensure compliance with the PM e-drive scheme guidelines. ARAI will also investigate the company’s sales data and irregularities in customer complaints. We have asked the agency to report within 15 days.” Ola Electric refused to comment when the government was contacted to comment on this move. Ola electric is facing several regulatory pressures.
Bhavish Aggarwal’s company on the radar of many officers
Several authorities, including Consumer Rights Regulatory CCPA, are ordered to investigate complaints related to alleged “defects” in vehicles and alleged “faults” in vehicles. Last week, Ola Electric Mobility Limited had said that its vehicle registration service provider Rosmarta Digital Services Limited has demanded to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against subsidiary Ola Electric Technology Private Limited.
