Jammu observes shutdown over a toll plaza, smart meters, property tax
The Hindu
Scores of protesters assembled in parts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Reasi and Udhampur districts to press for the release of the detained leaders.
A shutdown was observed in the Jammu region on August 26 to oppose multiple moves of the government, which include setting up of a toll plaza at Sarore, installing smart meters and imposing property tax.
The shutdown call was issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industries - Jammu following a series of street protests and sit-ins organised by the Yuva Rajput Sabha (YRS) against the Sarore Toll Plaza in Samba district.
The shutdown impacted the normal life in the region, with most markets closing their shopping. There was thin traffic on the roads.
Advocate Vikram Sharma, president of the High Court Bar Association, Jammu, supported the shutdown call.
“The Sarore toll plaza has come up in violation of the rules of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) not to erect a toll within 60 km of a stretch. Besides, faulty smart meters have been installed and the customers’ grievances need to be addressed first. The move to impose property tax also remains one of the key issues for locals in Jammu,” Mr. Sharma said.
The Bar also urged the Lieutenant Governor’s administration to release the arrested leaders and members of the Yuva Rajput Morcha “as a goodwill gesture”.
Scores of protesters assembled in parts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Reasi and Udhampur districts to press for the release of the detained leaders.
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