2 weeks ago
Karnataka travel operators seek toll suspension, inquiry into NICE–BMICP project
The Karnataka State Travel Operators Association is a group of people who run travel and bus services.
They wrote to the Chief Minister and the Public Works Minister of Karnataka.
They are worried about a big road project called the NICE–BMICP project.
They say the road was not finished the way the government had agreed.
They asked the government to do a full and careful inquiry into the project.
They also want the government to check how land and other benefits given to the project were used.
Until the inquiry is finished, they want the government to stop collecting tolls from people using the road.
If the agreement was broken, they want the government to take over NICE Road and manage it through the Public Works Department.
They believe public roads and land should serve the public interest with transparency and fairness.
The Karnataka State Travel Operators Association (R) has appealed to the Chief Minister and Public Works Minister of Karnataka over the NICE–BMICP project.
The association alleges the project was not completed in accordance with the terms and objectives of its agreement with the state government.
It has sought a high-level, comprehensive inquiry into the project's implementation and compliance with the original agreement.
The association has demanded suspension of toll collection until the inquiry is completed and the project's contractual and legal position is established.
It has urged the government to consider taking over NICE Road and bringing it under Public Works Department control if agreement violations are found.
- Who
- The Karnataka State Travel Operators Association (R), which appealed to the Chief Minister and Public Works Minister of Karnataka.
- What
- The association demanded a high-level inquiry into the NICE–BMICP project, suspension of toll collection, and possible government takeover of NICE Road.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- When
- Date not specified in the article.
- Why
- The association alleges the project was not completed per its agreement with the state government and wants public-purpose infrastructure to serve the public interest.
Key facts
- Appealing body
- Karnataka State Travel Operators Association (R)
- Appeal addressed to
- Chief Minister and Public Works Minister of Karnataka
- Project in question
- NICE–BMICP Project (NICE Road)
- Main allegation
- Project not completed in accordance with the agreement with the state government
- Key demands
- High-level inquiry, suspension of tolls, possible PWD takeover of NICE Road
- Spokesperson
- K. Radhakrishna Holla
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
Quotes
K. Radhakrishna Holla
President of the Karnataka State Travel Operators Association
“Infrastructure and land provided for a public‑purpose project should ultimately serve the public interest with transparency, accountability and fairness.”
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