Transporters body AIMTC on Friday said it has called off the proposed indefinite strike that was to begin from April 1 following assurance from the government that steps will be taken to facilitate resolution of issues raised by it.
“The AIMTC calls off their proposed indefinite chakkajam from midnight of April 1, 2013 and hope that the government will abide by its commitment to road transport sector”, All India Motor Transport Congress President Malkit Singh said in a statement.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said in a statement, “The AIMTC has called off the proposed strike after its representatives met the Secretary. During the Meeting, Secretary assured that ministry appreciates the requests of AIMTC and will take steps to facilitate resolution of issues.”
Earlier, AIMTC had warned that 75 lakh trucks and 40 lakh buses will stop plying from April 1 if demands, including withdrawal of hike in diesel prices and rollback of hike in third party insurance premium, were not met.
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