New law on hit-and-run after deliberations
Srinagar: The Govt stated on Tuesday that it has taken cognizance of the concerns raised by truckers regarding the provision of a 10-year imprisonment and fine under Section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
Detailed discussions were held with representatives of the All India Motor Transport Congress, Govt said.
“…these new laws and provisions have not yet come into force. We would also like to highlight that the decision to invoke Section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita will be made only after consultation with the All India Motor Transport Congress,” the government said in a handout issued.
“We appeal to the All India Motor Transport Congress and all the drivers to return to their respective jobs.”
Meanwhile, the truckers have also decided to suspend their protests over the matter after the government clarified that the new provisions had not been implemented yet.
Earlier, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla held a discussion with representatives from the All India Motor Transport Congress.
“The government wants to clarify that the new rule has not been implemented yet. We want to emphasize that, before implementing Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 106/2, we will have a discussion with All India Motor Transport Congress representatives, and only then will we make a decision,” Bhalla said.
The All India Motor Transport Congress stated that the central government has put on hold the ten years of punishment and fine that were imposed in the hit-and-run case.
President of All India Motor Transport Congress Amrit Lal Madan said: “You are not just our drivers you are our soldiers…We do not want you to face any inconvenience. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has kept the ten years of punishment & fine that was imposed, on hold. Until the next meeting of the All India Motor Transport Congress is held no laws will be imposed”
