Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakuma r on Monday clarified that there are no plans to impose a peak-hour congestion tax in Bengaluru .

“It’s false. There’s no such proposal before me,” Shivakumar, who also handles Bengaluru Urban Development, told reporters.

Congestion Tax Idea Discussed Previously

The idea of a congestion tax has been floated before. Last week, during a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh to discuss city development, urban expert RK Mishra suggested charging single-occupant vehicles on the Outer Ring Road (ORR).

“Some industrialists have advised (levying congestion tax) in the interest of the city,” Shivakumar added.

Political Criticism and Past Study

Earlier, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka criticized the government for even considering a

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