Critics have questioned whether having different government branches in distant locations would create unnecessary expenses to the state exchequer.

The WPI inflation was 1.22% in December, 2020 and 3.52% in January last year.

The event at Avaniyapuram in Madurai district was held under the supervision of a panel, led by a retired judge.

As part of the trial, police are imposing Rs 100 spot challan for violating the rule, and more than 260 motorists have been booked so far.