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JD(S) Demands NICE Toll Ban and BMICP Takeover
The Janata Dal (Secular) is asking the Karnataka government to stop tolls on NICE Road.
It also wants the government to take control of the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project.
The party says the project company may have broken important agreements.
It says 554 acres of land and public properties were wrongly given to NICE.
JD(S) wants lakes, tanks, parks and other properties returned to the government.
It also wants experts to investigate what happened.
The party has requested a forensic audit to examine the company’s money matters.
The issue was not discussed fully in the legislature because opposition protests focused on another matter.
JD(S) now plans to continue its campaign outside the legislature.
The Janata Dal (Secular) has demanded an immediate ban on toll collection on NICE Road.
The party wants the Karnataka government to take over the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project.
JD(S) alleges that NICE violated conditions in the Framework Agreement and Project Technical Agreement.
The party seeks the return of 554 acres and public properties allegedly given to NICE.
JD(S) has called for an expert investigation team and a forensic audit of NICE’s finances.
- Who
- The Janata Dal (Secular), led in the delegation by Legislature Party Leader Suresh Babu, submitted the demands.
- What
- JD(S) demanded a NICE toll ban, government takeover of BMICP, recovery of land and public properties, and investigations into alleged project irregularities.
- Where
- The delegation met the state Chief Secretary in Bengaluru.
- When
- The demands were submitted after the issue was not discussed in detail during recent Assembly and Legislative Council proceedings.
- Why
- JD(S) alleges that NICE violated project agreements, court directions and other rules concerning tolls, land, public properties and finances.
Key facts
- Main demand
- Immediate cancellation of toll collection on NICE Road.
- Project
- Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor Project (BMICP).
- Land sought for recovery
- 554 acres allegedly given additionally to NICE.
- Investigations requested
- A special expert investigation team and a forensic audit of NICE’s financial transactions.
- Public properties
- JD(S) wants lakes, tanks, parks and other properties allegedly handed to NICE returned to government control.
- Legal basis cited
- Directions from the Karnataka High Court and Supreme Court, along with legislative committee and cabinet sub-committee findings.
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