<p>The Delhi Transport Union has called for a one-day strike on Thursday against the hefty fines imposed for violating traffic rules under the newly amended <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/most-of-the-states-support-new-motor-vehicle-rules-gadkari-250331">Motor Vehicles (MV) Act 2019.</a></p>

<p>A large number of public vehicles, like buses and autos are on strike against the fines, inconveniencing several commuters in Delhi and NCR who depend on these modes of transportation.</p>

<p>An auto-rickshaw driver, Sanjay Kumar Shah said, "The rate of the challans (fines) are very high. Earlier we paid Rs 100 fine which has now increased to Rs 25,000. So we are against this implementation. Our earnings can't meet the heights of challans."</p>

<p>Outlining the plight of commuters, a Delhi local Satendra told ANI, "As all the buses and autos are on strike it is getting difficult for us to manage today. I have been standing at the bus stand for more than an hour. The government should not keep such high challans. It is difficult for the auto people to pay. Their earnings are way less than the challans they are asked to pay."</p>

<p>Last month, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had notified the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which was implemented in several states from September 1.</p>

<p>The law enforces heavy fines and stricter penalties for traffic violations. There have been several instances where people have coughed up hefty fines for traffic violations in many parts of the country.&nbsp;</p>


The Delhi Transport Union has called for a one-day strike on Thursday against the hefty fines imposed for violating traffic rules under the newly amended Motor Vehicles (MV) Act 2019.

The Delhi Transport Union has called for a one-day strike on Thursday against the hefty fines imposed for violating traffic rules under the newly amended Motor Vehicles (MV) Act 2019. A large number of public vehicles, like buses and autos are on strike against the fines, inconveniencing several commuters in Delhi and NCR who depend on these modes of transportation. An auto-rickshaw driver, Sanjay Kumar Shah said, "The rate of the challans (fines) are very high. Earlier we paid Rs 100 fine which has now increased to Rs 25,000. So we are against this implementation. Our earnings can't meet the heights of challans." Outlining the plight of commuters, a Delhi local Satendra told ANI, "As all the buses and autos are on strike it is getting difficult for us to manage today. I have been standing at the bus stand for more than an hour. The government should not keep such high challans. It is difficult for the auto people to pay. Their earnings are way less than the challans they are asked to pay." Last month, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had notified the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which was implemented in several states from September 1. The law enforces heavy fines and stricter penalties for traffic violations. There have been several instances where people have coughed up hefty fines for traffic violations in many parts of the country.

Delhi Transport Union on strike against hefty fines under new Motor Vehicles Act

<p>A bill was tabled in assembly, proposing monthly salary hike and other allowances of MLAs in Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami despite the strike by transport workers on low wages in the state on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bus-strike-in-tamil-nadu-causes-inconvenience-to-local-commuters-28684">Bus strike in Tamil Nadu causes inconvenience to local commuters</a></p>

<p>However, it was opposed by MLA from RK Nagar, TTV Dhinakaran from DMK opposed the bill.</p>

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<p>Another DMK leader MK Stalin said that opposing the bill that people will laugh at us for a hike when transport workers in the state are on strike demanding salary hike.</p>

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<p>Nearly half a dozen transport workers in Tamil Nadu went on an indefinite strike December 30, demanding wage revision.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The strike has paralysed the public transportation mechanism in the state with tens of thousands of buses off road across Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The transport unions decided to go on a strike after failed negotiations with the state transport department demanding wage revision among other things.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The workers of the transport department have been demanding for a pay scale revision to Rs 30,000 of which authorities have agreed to pay only Rs 24,400.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Palaniswami has also requested to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/return-or-face-action-tamil-nadu-government-to-striking-transport-staff-28752">withdraw their strike</a>&nbsp;and report to work immediately.</p>

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A bill was tabled in assembly, proposing monthly salary hike and other allowances of MLAs in Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami despite the strike by transport workers on low wages in the state on Wednesday

A bill was tabled in assembly, proposing monthly salary hike and other allowances of MLAs in Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami despite the strike by transport workers on low wages in the state on Wednesday. Also read: Bus strike in Tamil Nadu causes inconvenience to local commuters However, it was opposed by MLA from RK Nagar, TTV Dhinakaran from DMK opposed the bill. Bill proposing hike in monthly salary and other allowances for MLAs tabled by CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami in assembly; DMK & TTV Dhinakaran oppose the bill. #TamilNadu — ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2018 × Another DMK leader MK Stalin said that opposing the bill that people will laugh at us for a hike when transport workers in the state are on strike demanding salary hike. People will laugh at us for this hike when transport workers in the state are on strike demanding salary hike: DMK's MK Stalin on bill proposing hike in monthly salary for MLAs #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/5i4Z8ORWPi — ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2018 × Nearly half a dozen transport workers in Tamil Nadu went on an indefinite strike December 30, demanding wage revision. Coimbatore: Members of transport unions protest as their strike in the state continues, they are asking for salary hike among other demands. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/U1VhDwDasn — ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2018 × The strike has paralysed the public transportation mechanism in the state with tens of thousands of buses off road across Tamil Nadu. The transport unions decided to go on a strike after failed negotiations with the state transport department demanding wage revision among other things. The workers of the transport department have been demanding for a pay scale revision to Rs 30,000 of which authorities have agreed to pay only Rs 24,400. Meanwhile, Palaniswami has also requested to withdraw their strike and report to work immediately. #TamilNadu CM Edappadi K.Palanisamy appeals transport unions to withdraw strike and report to work immediately. (File Pic) pic.twitter.com/RxAsmMKOrX — ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2018 ×

Bill proposing salary hike in MLA's salary proposed in assembly, Dhinakaran opposes

<p>As the indefinite bus strike in Tamil Nadu spilled into its fourth day, Transport Minister M R Vijayabhaska noted unions to have been &quot;misled&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Nearly 23 rounds of talks have happened so far with the transport workers&#39; union. The Labour Progressive Front and the CITU are not accepting the proposed hike, and are staging the protests for the last three days,&quot; the minister noted.</p>

<p>The transport minister noted that the wage revision proposed by the government (at 2.44%) will benefit the workers.</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu transport workers, on the other hand, demand a wage hike of 2.57%.</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu&#39;s transport unions launched an indefinite strike on January 4 and demanded wage revision.</p>

<p>Workers from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) also joined the protest.</p>

<p>The strike has led to thousands of buses off roads causing inconvenience to people across the state. Private buses are not a part of the state-wide strike and continue to operate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the government has increased the frequency of local trains to balance the excess load of passengers.</p>

<p>The frequency of local trains will be every 10 minutes on the Chennai Beach-Tambaram section, instead of 20 minutes, and 15 minutes on the MRTS section instead of 20 minutes, a Southern Railway release said.</p>

<p>State government officials have urged workers to return to work and have <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/return-or-face-action-tamil-nadu-government-to-striking-transport-staff-28752">warned of taking appropriate action</a> if the strike continues.</p>

<p>The Madras High Court also issued an interim order restraining employees from going on strike.</p>

<p>Transport unions are resolved to continue with the strike until their demands are met.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp;</em></p>


The strike has led to thousands of buses off road, causing inconvenience to people across the state

As the indefinite bus strike in Tamil Nadu spilled into its fourth day, Transport Minister M R Vijayabhaska noted unions to have been "misled". "Nearly 23 rounds of talks have happened so far with the transport workers' union. The Labour Progressive Front and the CITU are not accepting the proposed hike, and are staging the protests for the last three days," the minister noted. The transport minister noted that the wage revision proposed by the government (at 2.44%) will benefit the workers. Tamil Nadu transport workers, on the other hand, demand a wage hike of 2.57%. Tamil Nadu's transport unions launched an indefinite strike on January 4 and demanded wage revision. Workers from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) also joined the protest. The strike has led to thousands of buses off roads causing inconvenience to people across the state. Private buses are not a part of the state-wide strike and continue to operate. Meanwhile, the government has increased the frequency of local trains to balance the excess load of passengers. The frequency of local trains will be every 10 minutes on the Chennai Beach-Tambaram section, instead of 20 minutes, and 15 minutes on the MRTS section instead of 20 minutes, a Southern Railway release said. State government officials have urged workers to return to work and have warned of taking appropriate action if the strike continues. The Madras High Court also issued an interim order restraining employees from going on strike. Transport unions are resolved to continue with the strike until their demands are met. (With inputs from PTI)

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