Farmers’ ‘free-toll’ at Punjab plazas cause Rs 267-crore loss

Written by Gitanjali Mangal -- December 29th 2020 05:46 PM -- Updated: December 29th 2020 05:51 PM

The ongoing 'free-toll' move introduced by protesting farm groups against the three new central agri-laws has led to a Rs 267 crore revenue loss at all 25 toll plazas in Punjab. Farmers hold 2-hour 'chakka jam' against police action on farm Bill protesters in Sirsa

Farmers hold 2-hour 'chakka jam' against police action on farm Bill protesters in Sirsa

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Intensifying their protest against the farm laws, various farmers’ organizations have not been allowing charging of fee at toll plazas across Punjab since October 1. NHAI suffers Rs 150-cr loss due to Punjab farmers' protest at toll plazas

NHAI suffers Rs 150-cr loss due to Punjab farmers' protest at toll plazas

RP Singh, National Highway Authority of India regional officer said, "We continue to face Rs 3 crore losses per day at all toll plazas in Punjab."

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The farmers' leaders are in talks with the centre and are protesting in Delhi since 34 days now.

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However, the farmers are adamant to get the three laws repealed; Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

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Farmers’ ‘free-toll’ at Punjab plazas cause Rs 267-crore loss

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