Neither the state govt nor NHAI issued any official communication explaining the repeated commencement and suspension of toll collection
Thrissur : Toll collection resumed again on Monday at Nattika on the Kapirikkad–Kodungallur stretch of NH 66, following the failure of an all-party meeting to reach a consensus on the issue. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news. However, UDF and LDF functionaries boycotted the meeting, alleging that toll collection had resumed even as the meeting was under way at the collectorate. The meeting had been convened by the district collector on the directive of the PWD minister. Toll collection was suspended at Nattika within hours of its launch last Thursday following protests by various sections, who alleged that the road construction work remained incomplete. Interestingly, neither the state govt nor NHAI issued any official communication explaining the repeated commencement and suspension of toll collection. Download the TOI App.
However, collection resumed on Saturday before being suspended again a day later following fresh protests. Motorists were caught off guard when toll collection resumed once more on Monday without prior notice.