Protest at Sastan toll plaza: Toll exemption to local vehicles until December 30

Protest at Sastan toll plaza: Toll exemption to local vehicles until December 30

Mangalore Today News Network

Kota, December 23, 2024: Following a protest at Sastan toll plaza on Sunday opposing levying of toll on commercial vehicles of Kota ZP limits, it has been decided to provide toll exemption until December 30 when a meeting would be held at the DC office.

Motorists and public should slogans against the toll gate authorities and district administration for collecting toll. Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary who too arrived at the spot, drew the attention of the district administration towards the problems faced by the public. He pointed out how locals have no other go but to pay toll even to go to a local fish market and sought toll exemption in Kota GP limits.

When the DC told the MP there was no scope to exempt commercial vehicles from toll, the protest intensified.

Later Assistant Commissioner Mahesh Chandra arrived and held talks with the MP. Later it was decide to exempt local vehicles from paying toll until December 30 following which the protest was withdrawn.