All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) on 29 Sept’15 has announced in Mumbai an indefinite strike from 1 Oct’15 to oppose toll charge collections by the government.
AIMTC’s Secretary, Amritlal Madan stated, “The government has denied its promises made during the elections to provide a toll free road for truck transporters. Thus, we have decided to go for nationalized strike from 1 Oct’15.”
Bombay Goods Transport Association has also announced to provide endorsement to AIMTC’s decision. Mr. Madan in a press conference held in Mumbai said that among all issues, with which we are tussling now, toll collection should be resolved on priority basis.
He further added that during the elections the government had promised to provide toll free road. In this context, he had met Central Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, who stated that it is not possible to completely eliminate toll collection system. The government has treacherously dealt with the civilians, he highlighted.
AIMTC’s previous President and Advisor, Bal Malkit Singh, mentioned that if government’s motive behind toll plaza is to collect revenue, then we are ready to pay notional amount to the government every year. But, we are not able to understand the problem in accepting our proposal.
– Sources
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