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Mumbai: Transporters flay punishment for hit-and-run cases
Updated On: 28 December, 2023 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Transporters and truckers fear the 10-year rigorous imprisonment provision for hit-and-run cases in new law will force existing drivers to quit, discourage new drivers
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Transporters claimed the Act is formulated without considering views of stakeholders. Representation Pic
Transporters and truckers are up in arms against the provision of 10-year rigorous imprisonment for hit-and-run conviction under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Transporters claimed that the Act has been formulated without taking the views of stakeholders and due to the fear of stringent penal provision the existing drivers are ready to leave jobs. This provision in the new Act is also discouraging new drivers in the transport industry which already has a short supply of heavy vehicle drivers, transporters said. The transport body has shot off a letter to the Prime Minister and Home Minister of India expressing concern.
“There are widespread concerns in the transport fraternity regarding the proposed legislation on hit-and-run cases under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The stringent provisions, including a 10-year jail term, have the potential to discourage individuals from entering or continuing in the drivers’ profession,” Bal Malkit Singh, chairman, core committee, All India Motor Transport Congress told mid-day.
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