Tamil Nadu truckers join nationwide strike against new Motor Vehicles Act
5 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu truckers join nationwide strike against new Motor Vehicles Act

Deccan Chronicle  

SALEM: Truckers in the Salem-Namakkal belt, who form the bulk of lorry and truck operators in Tamil Nadu on Thursday struck work in response to the nationwide call by commercial vehicles transport operators to protest the exorbitant fines and other penal provisions under the newly amended Motor Vehicles Act enacted by the Central government. Nearly four lakh of the 4.65 lakh truckers in Tamil Nadu were off the roads today as the joined the dawn-to-dusk protest, leading to stagnation of nearly Rs 100 crore worth goods which remain stranded due to the strike, said Mr C Dhanraj, treasurer of the Tamil Nadu Lorry Owners Federation treasurer, here today. Hike in NH toll rates and diesel price have also added to their woes that the goods transport business in Tamil Nadu faced a severe slump, he said, adding, 50 per cent of the truckers were not even able to cover their operational costs now and were not even getting their receivables. Its representative Murugan Venkatachalam said they urged the Tamil Nadu government not to implement the new MV Act.

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Lorry owners’ federation considers indefinite strike against online fines
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lorry owners’ federation considers indefinite strike against online fines

The Hindu  

The State Lorry Owners Federation of Tamil Nadu announced it will decide on an indefinite lorry strike in January in response to the implementation of online fines for traffic violations. SLOFT president C. Dhanaraj alleged that police would issue fines for vehicles parked on the roadside or near industries to unload goods. He cited examples like the lorries parked near …

Hubballi-Dharwad truckers to launch indefinite agitation
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hubballi-Dharwad truckers to launch indefinite agitation

The Hindu  

The Hubballi Dharwad Goods Transporters and Lorry Owners’ Association jointly with North Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association, Tungabhadra Sand Transporters’ Association, Railway Goods Shed Lorry Owners’ Association and Dharwad Lorry Owners and Transporters’ Association will jointly launch an indefinite strike from the midnight of January 17 seeking withdrawal of amended provisions in ‘hit-and-run’ cases. Addressing presspersons in Hubballi on Saturday, Honorary …

Truckers protest new hit-and-run law in Jagtial
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Truckers protest new hit-and-run law in Jagtial

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: The Lorry Drivers Association held a road blockade with lorries at Nandi Chowrasta in Korutla town of Jagtial district on Wednesday, in a protest against the new hit-and-run law made by the Central government. According to the new law under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 of amendment of Section 106, if any hit-and-run accident takes place, the trucker must …

Tamil Nadu transport workers declare indefinite bus strike from today
1 year ago

Tamil Nadu transport workers declare indefinite bus strike from today

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu transport workers' unions have announced an indefinite bus strike from Tuesday, January 9. However, the transport strike called by various transport employee unions demanding the 15th wage revision has not affected the operation of buses including the Metropolitan Transport Corporation today. Tamil Nadu Transport Minister SS Sivasankar inspected Chennai Koyambedu Bus Stand and advised transport officials for smooth …

Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17
1 year ago

Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17

Hindustan Times  

Truck drivers across Karnataka will go on an indefinite strike starting from January 17, announced the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association on Saturday. The strike is to protest against the stringent laws for hit-and-run cases under the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17 Speaking to reporters, C Naveen Reddy, president …

Truckers withdraw protest after Centre's assurance on hit-and-run law
1 year ago

Truckers withdraw protest after Centre's assurance on hit-and-run law

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The nationwide protest of truck drivers has been called off after the government gave assurance that the new law concerning hit-and-run cases will be implemented after discussion with members of the truckers' body All India Motor Transport Association. "We had a discussion with All India Motor Transport Congress representatives, govt want to say that the new rule has …

Truckers strike enters Day 2, long queues at petrol pumps | Top Updates
1 year ago

Truckers strike enters Day 2, long queues at petrol pumps | Top Updates

Hindustan Times  

In a widespread demonstration against the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, the nationwide strike by transport associations and drivers entered its second day, causing disruptions in fuel supplies and long queues at petrol pumps in various cities. The BNS, which recently replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, has introduced stringent penalties for hit-and-run cases, particularly targeting motorists involved in serious …

Truckers end stir after getting assurance from Centre over new hit-and-run law
1 year ago

Truckers end stir after getting assurance from Centre over new hit-and-run law

India TV News  

As the truckers' protest gathers wind, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla met the representatives of All India Motor Transport Congress to discuss their demands on Tuesday. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said, "We had a discussion with the All India Motor Transport Congress representatives. Earlier, sources said that the All India Motor Transport Congress has not yet given a nationwide …

Lorry owners in Andhra Pradesh suffer as vehicle details yet to be uploaded to Vahan portal
2 years, 1 month ago

Lorry owners in Andhra Pradesh suffer as vehicle details yet to be uploaded to Vahan portal

The Hindu  

The lorry owners in Andhra Pradesh who are sending their vehicles to other States with goods are suffering due to lack of non-transport vehicle information on the Central government’s Vahan portal. The information pertaining to non-transport vehicles in Andhra Pradesh is limited to visibility of national permits, payment and hypothecation termination, complains the Anantapur Heavy Goods Lorry Owners’ Association. Lorry …

Nearly 4.5 lakh lorries to stay off roads from May-end
2 years, 8 months ago

Nearly 4.5 lakh lorries to stay off roads from May-end

The Hindu  

Nearly 4.5 lakh lorries in the State will stay off the roads from the end of May. Noting that the rising price of fuel was crippling the sector, the members said measures must be taken to regulate the daily increase in the cost of fuel. The State and Central governments must reduce the price by cutting Central Excise and VAT …

After 'brutal' lathi-charge, farmers block highways in Haryana
3 years, 4 months ago

After 'brutal' lathi-charge, farmers block highways in Haryana

Firstpost  

The use of force by the police invited severe criticism from various political parties Angry farmers blocked several highways across Haryana to protest the “brutal” police action against their fellow farmers in Karnal district, as they were protesting a meeting led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. #WATCH | Haryana: Police baton charged farmers who were protesting at Bastara toll …

Don't Collect Tolls, Address Drivers' Concerns: Tamil Nadu Lorry Associations to Government
4 years, 8 months ago

Don't Collect Tolls, Address Drivers' Concerns: Tamil Nadu Lorry Associations to Government

News 18  

Driving for days with little food. However, there are plenty more concerns for the state's truck industry, which the lorry owners' associations want the government to address. Among key issues they want to be addressed is the NHAI planning to resume toll collection from April 20, and the Tamil Nadu government's delay in giving them clear guidelines. Our drivers are …

Maharashtra activist who attacked new Motor Vehicle Act quits BJP
5 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra activist who attacked new Motor Vehicle Act quits BJP

India TV News  

A prominent farmer activist Kishore Tiwari, who last week locked horns with Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari over the steep penalties under the new Motor Vehicles Act, has broken ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party, here on Monday. The development came five days after his explosive interview, when he warned Gadkari that the stringent MVA penalties "are anti-people and could …

Motor Vehicles Act: Tamil Nadu may need to shift gears
5 years, 4 months ago

Motor Vehicles Act: Tamil Nadu may need to shift gears

Deccan Chronicle  

Stiffer penalties are yet to be imposed on erring motorists in Tamil Nadu as the state government is yet to notify the rules to implement the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019. With the President giving his nod, minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said 63 clauses of amended Motor Vehicles Act, which include hefty penalties for traffic violation, would …

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