BJP MLA seeks review of order
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, May 09 2016: Pointing out that suspension of passenger transport services after the Transport Department issued an order directing all transporters to pay one-time tax for all vehicles below five tonnes has caused severe inconveniences to the public, BJP MLA Kh Joykishan has sought withdrawal of the same order.

Speaking to media persons this afternoon, Joykishan said that the Joint Administrative Council suspended all transport services since May 6 after the Transport Director issued an order directing all vehicles under five tonnes (auto-rickshaws, Magic vans, Winger vans, 407 mini-buses/trucks and DI jeeps) to pay one-time tax.

Suspension of transport services has severely affected the public particularly daily wage earners and students.

In view of the inconveniences caused by the order, the Government ought to review it, Joykishan asserted.

Suspension of transport services has also severely affected the State's economy.

Most of these transport operators have low incomes.

Asking them to pay one-time taxes for their vehicles would be an enormous financial burden on them.

Even though the order was in line with a decision of the State Cabinet, it is anti-people and it should be revoked, Joykishan asserted.

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