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Kumaraswamy urges motorists to skip NICE Road toll
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has again urged motorists to not pay toll on the NICE Road in Bengaluru, claiming the company is collecting it illegally. Speaking on August 21, he said people…
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has again urged motorists to not pay toll on the NICE Road in Bengaluru, claiming the company is collecting it illegally. Speaking on August 21, he said people should not be intimidated even if FIRs are registered against them. He alleged that around Rs 2,000 crore has already been collected and questioned the state government's role in the matter.
Kumaraswamy also targeted Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, asking whether he was running the government or the NICE company. His earlier appeal has led to confusion and arguments at toll plazas, with many motorists refusing to pay. The toll operator has put up notices warning of legal action for non-payment.
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This is not the first time Kumaraswamy has opposed NICE Road toll, he has raised the issue during earlier stints as chief minister. The NICE Road (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises) is a 41-km elevated expressway built under a 1990s concession agreement. The key question is whether the toll rates are contractually set or arbitrarily raised. The matter could ultimately land in court. The next signal to watch is whether the Karnataka government issues any formal order on toll collection.
Source: siasat.com
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