“The Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi having its sitting in Delhi on 09 October, 2017 : Taking note of the fact that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has once again proposed to steeply hike the passenger fare with effect from 10 October, 2017 against the wishes of the Government of NCT of Delhi and in gross violation of recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee; Expressing Serious concern that such anti-people proposal is sought to be implemented when the common man is already reeling under severe financial burden imposed by poor implementation of GST, demonetization unprecedented price rise, hike in fuel prices and general economic mismanagement by the Centre; Dismayed with the insensitive approach of those responsible for proposed fare hike without any concern for common people who are struggling to make ends meet at a time when the country’s economy is on a tail spin; Worried about the obvious negative impact of fare hike on livelihood of common people, environment and traffic flow; Calls upon all the stakeholders to stop forthwith the implementation of the proposed fare hike by DMRC; Appeals to the Government of India to take into consideration the pro-people concerns raised by the Government of NCT of Delhi; and Urges upon the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India to quickly and actively intervene so that the proposed unlawful and anti-people fare hike is reversed in the interest of common people and the environment.”
Date
Session
6th
Resolution Category
Assembly