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    Kerala High Court Refuses to Lift Stay on Paliyekkara Toll Collection: Poor Road Conditions and Traffic Congestion
    Kerala High Court Refuses to Lift Stay on Paliyekkara Toll Collection: Poor Road Conditions and Traffic Congestion
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    Kerala High Court Refuses to Lift Stay on Paliyekkara Toll Collection: Poor Road Conditions and Traffic Congestion

    Today, On 22nd September, The Kerala High Court has refused to lift the interim stay on toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza on NH-544, noting poor road conditions and heavy traffic congestion as the main reasons behind continuing the restriction.

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    Kerala High Court Slams NHAI: “The only lasting solution is repair of service roads”; Blocks Paliyekkara Toll Till Sept 9 Amid Onam Traffic Woes
    Kerala High Court Slams NHAI: “The only lasting solution is repair of service roads”; Blocks Paliyekkara Toll Till Sept 9 Amid Onam Traffic Woes
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    Paliyekkara Toll Row: Kerala High Court Forms Panel to Curb NH 544 Traffic Chaos After 12-Hour Jam

    The Kerala High Court has set up a committee to monitor traffic on NH 544 after a massive 12-hour jam near Paliyekkara. The Court said suspension of tolls may attract more vehicles and even suggested restricting heavy vehicles during daytime.

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    "Citizens Should Not Pay to Travel Through Potholes": Supreme Court Dismisses NHAI’s Appeal on Toll Collection
    "Citizens Should Not Pay to Travel Through Potholes": Supreme Court Dismisses NHAI’s Appeal on Toll Collection
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    “Citizens Should Not Pay to Travel Through Potholes”: Supreme Court Dismisses NHAI’s Appeal on Toll Collection

    The Supreme Court dismissed NHAI’s appeal against the Kerala High Court order suspending toll collection at Paliyekkara, stressing that citizens cannot be charged for bad roads. The court said toll is a public trust and must match proper road maintenance.

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    "Citizens Should Not Pay to Travel Through Potholes": Supreme Court Dismisses NHAI’s Appeal on Toll Collection
    "Citizens Should Not Pay to Travel Through Potholes": Supreme Court Dismisses NHAI’s Appeal on Toll Collection
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    Paliyekkara Toll Collection | “Why Pay Toll If Traffic Congestion Lasts 12 Hours?”: Supreme Court Slams NHAI

    The Supreme Court questioned NHAI on toll collection at Kerala’s Paliyekkara plaza amid 12-hour traffic jams. Judges said commuters deserve compensation for delays.

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    Supreme Court Slams NHAI: 'Despite Paying Toll, Service Is Not Provided' at Paliyekkara Highway
    Supreme Court Slams NHAI: 'Despite Paying Toll, Service Is Not Provided' at Paliyekkara Highway
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    Supreme Court Slams NHAI: ‘Despite Paying Toll, Service Is Not Provided’ at Paliyekkara Highway

    The Supreme Court criticized NHAI for failing to maintain roads and provide proper services at the Paliyekkara toll plaza. Chief Justice B R Gavai highlighted that even ambulances are struggling due to poor road conditions.

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    "Citizens Should Not Pay to Travel Through Potholes": Supreme Court Dismisses NHAI’s Appeal on Toll Collection
    "Citizens Should Not Pay to Travel Through Potholes": Supreme Court Dismisses NHAI’s Appeal on Toll Collection
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    Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against Kerala HC Order Halting Paliyekkara Toll Collection on NH 544

    The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the Kerala High Court’s four-week suspension of toll collection at Paliyekkara, citing poor road conditions. The petitioner claims the halt is causing a daily loss of Rs 50 lakh.

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