Andhra Pradesh Lorry Owners’ Association State general secretary Y.V. Eeswara Rao has appealed to the various drivers and workers’ associations in the road transport sector in the State to desist from resorting to agitations on the issue of increase of punishment and fine under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita by the Centre.
In a statement, Mr. Eswara Rao said the Union government had taken cognisance of the concerns of truckers regarding the provision of 10 years imprisonment and fine, under Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, and held a detailed discussion with the representatives of the All-India Motor Transport Congress, assuring them that the issue would be kept on hold.
Mr. Rao said the government had assured that the decision to invoke Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita would be taken only after consultation with the All India Motor Transport Congress.
