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Bengaluru KR Market Plans Digital Vehicle And Goods Fees

Bengaluru’s KR Market is planning a new way to collect money from goods vehicles and traders.

Large trucks would pay Rs 350 for one entry and exit.

Four-wheeler goods vehicles would pay Rs 100, while three-wheelers would pay Rs 75.

Traders would also pay separate charges for goods they bring into the market.

Many fruits, vegetables and other listed products would cost Rs 5 per bag or unit.

Eggs, fish, chicken and other meat products would generally cost Rs 10 per box or tray.

People would usually need to pay before entering or doing business.

Cameras, smart gates and digital payments would help manage the system.

The proposal also includes penalties for avoiding fees or declaring less goods than brought in.

Key facts

Vehicle fees: Trucks and six-wheelers or larger: Rs 350; four-wheeler goods vehicles: Rs 100; three-wheeler goods vehicles: Rs 75 per entry and exit.
Produce tariff: Fruits, flowers, vegetables, greens and several other listed commodities would generally cost Rs 5 per bag, bundle or specified unit.
Animal-product tariff: Eggs would cost Rs 10 per box of up to 10 trays; fish and seafood Rs 10 per box; chicken and other meat Rs 10 per tray.
Payment methods: Proposed payment options include cash, UPI, QR codes, debit and credit cards, POS devices and FASTag, along with other approved methods.
Technology: The smart gate system would use automatic number plate recognition cameras, CCTV surveillance and electronic receipts.
Contract duration: The proposed public-private partnership contract would last 10 years.
Reported penalties: Fee evasion or under-declaration could attract Rs 2,500 for a first offence and Rs 10,000 for a third offence, with possible confiscation of goods.

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