Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 20: A deputation led by Gurdeep Singh, president of the All J&K Transport Companies Representatives Association, along with members of his team, called on BJP J&K general secretary, Baldev Singh Billawaria and BJP Minority Morcha State president, Ranjodh Singh Nalwa to apprise them of the pressing issues being faced by the transport fraternity in Jammu & Kashmir.
During the meeting, Gurdeep Singh highlighted serious concerns regarding the privatization of the ATS (Automatic Testing Centre) system for vehicle fitness certification. He stated that the move has resulted in an arbitrary and frequent increase in testing fees, placing an additional financial burden on transporters. He further alleged that the present mechanism has led to harassment and procedural complications, giving rise to corruption and undue delays in obtaining fitness clearances.
Raising another key issue, Gurdeep Singh demanded that the RTO fitness certification facility be made operational in Jammu district at par with other districts of Jammu & Kashmir. He asserted that the absence of such a facility in Jammu is causing inconvenience to transporters and creating a sense of discrimination within the sector.
Responding to the concerns, Baldev Singh Billawaria assured the deputation that the BJP stands firmly with the transport community. He stated that the issues raised are genuine and will be taken up with the concerned authorities at the appropriate level to ensure a fair, transparent, and transporter-friendly system.
Ranjodh Singh Nalwa also expressed solidarity with the transporters and said that their grievances deserve immediate attention. He emphasized that no section of society should face discrimination or administrative harassment.
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