Now, reaching Tadoba 15 minute late for safari will cost Rs500 fine

NAGPUR: After banning cell phones during safari, the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) has come out with another stringent rule imposing a fine of Rs500 on tourist vehicles arriving 15 minutes late.

The logic behind introducing the rule is that tourists arrive late and then speed up vehicles to complete the safari in short time. This may take toll on wildlife. Canter tourists also arrive late delaying safaris.

Conservationist Udayan Patil says, “Even if tourists arrive late, they will be the sufferers because exit time will be the same for all. So, why unnecessary tax them? The officials should consider delay due to unforeseen circumstances like vehicle snags, traffic disruptions, delayed flights etc.”