Lorry Owners Protest New Parking Fees at Koodal Nagar Goods Shed
Lorry owners on strike against new parking charges levied at Koodal Nagar goods shed
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The Mahatma Gandhi Goods Shed and Warehouse Lorry Owners and Drivers Welfare Association has been on strike since March 23, 2026, against newly imposed parking fees at Koodal Nagar Goods Shed in Tamil Nadu, India. The association claims the fees of ₹3,600 and ₹4,500 per month were introduced without prior notice or consultation.
- 01Strike initiated on March 23, 2026, by lorry owners in Tamil Nadu.
- 02New parking fees of ₹3,600 and ₹4,500 imposed without consultation.
- 03Existing parking area was developed at significant cost.
- 04Association claims the fees are excessive and unjust.
- 05Protest highlights issues of communication and transparency.
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The Mahatma Gandhi Goods Shed and Warehouse Lorry Owners and Drivers Welfare Association has been on strike since March 23, 2026, protesting against newly imposed parking charges for trucks at the Koodal Nagar Goods Shed in Tamil Nadu, India. The association's secretary, S. Ramamoorthy Stalin, criticized the ₹3,600 and ₹4,500 monthly fees for different vehicle categories, claiming they were implemented without prior notice or consultation. The existing parking area was developed at considerable expense, raising concerns about the fairness of these new charges. The strike underscores a lack of communication and transparency between the authorities and the lorry owners, prompting demands for dialogue and reconsideration of the fees.
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The strike could disrupt logistics and transportation services in the region, affecting supply chains and delivery schedules.
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