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Updated October 15th, 2019 at 08:53 IST

Delhi: AAP Govt may provide more monetary reliefs to taxi drivers

The AAP government is likely to relax various test fees and penal charges against taxi drivers and owners ahead of Delhi Assembly elections next year.

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In a bid to win the support of over 1.50 lakh taxi drivers and owners in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, the AAP government is likely to relax various test fees and penal charges for them.  

Transport Minister approves relief proposal 

Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Monday okayed a proposal for providing monetary reliefs to taxi drivers on various counts during a meeting of his department, said a senior government official. 

Read: AAP: 'Corruption in police responsible for Delhi's increasing crime'

Read: BJP indulging in 'dirty politics' over Delhi's law & order: AAP

Fitness test fee waived in August 

In August, the government had waived the fitness test fee and significantly scaled-down various other charges, including penalties for autos. In the Transport Department meeting, it was decided to waive fitness test fee and GPS SIM charges and reduces the permit fee from existing Rs 2,000 to Rs 500, said the official. The proposal will come into effect after its approval by the Delhi Cabinet. The assembly polls in Delhi are due early next year. 

Read: Delhi CM clearance denied: AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticises the Centre

Read: Delhi: AAP MLAs inspect potholes, files 1897900 complaints on PWD app

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Published October 15th, 2019 at 07:29 IST

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