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In its latest order, the court observed that although citizens’ concerns were genuine and should not be overlooked.
Toll collection at the plaza on NH-544 was suspended over two months ago after a 12-hour blockade caused by ongoing construction works sanctioned by the NHAI.
The ASG clarified that the proposed toll hike is a routine periodic increase.
The court observed that traffic jams had been reported in the area and said it was necessary to get clarity on the status of the work.
The court directed the Thrissur district collector to conduct an inspection at Muringoor and submit a report.
The court also asked the NHAI to submit the order related to the revision of toll rates.
The bench directed the Collector to verify whether NHAI has complied the directions and report back to the Court by September 15.
The High Court is expected to hear the pleas related to the NH 544 on September 9.
It was on August 6, the High Court had ordered a two-week halt to toll collection at Paliyekkara, citing lapses on the part of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in addressing persistent traffic congestion and the poor condition of the Mannuthy–Edappally stretch of the highway.
Justice Vinod Chandran referred to media reports regarding the traffic congestion in the road stretch.
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