Tipper lorry owners in Coimbatore district have launched a four-day token strike from today protesting against crusher and quarry owners forcing them to overload vehicles beyond government-prescribed limits. The strike aims to ensure adherence to legal weight norms for mineral transportation.
Coimbatore: Tipper lorry owners in Coimbatore district have begun a four-day token strike from today to protest against excessive loading practices by crusher and quarry operators. The strike is being conducted to ensure that only government-prescribed quantities of minerals are loaded and transported in their vehicles.
Lorry owners have accused crusher and quarry operators functioning in areas including Karanampettai, Karamadai, and Pollachi of forcing them to overload their tipper lorries beyond permissible limits. They stated that this practice causes damage to their vehicles and also compromises road safety standards.
In a statement issued by the Coimbatore Tipper Lorry Owners Association, they declared, "We will strictly adhere to the weight limits prescribed by the government. We are undertaking this token strike against quarry owners who are forcing us to overload our vehicles." The association has made it clear that they will not compromise on safety and legal compliance.
Due to this four-day strike, tipper lorries that transport construction materials will remain non-operational. This is likely to affect work at construction sites across the district. The lorry owners' association has appealed to the public and construction industry stakeholders to cooperate with their strike action.
The owners have emphasized that this agitation is necessary to prevent illegal transportation of minerals and to ensure road safety. They have assured that after the strike concludes, they will strictly follow only the government-prescribed loading limits. The association hopes this action will bring attention to the persistent issue of forced overloading and lead to stricter enforcement of transportation regulations in the quarrying sector.
Industry sources indicate that the strike may impact ongoing construction projects, particularly those requiring regular supply of sand, gravel, and other quarry materials. However, the lorry owners remain firm in their stance, stating that long-term safety and sustainability are more important than short-term disruptions.
Lorry owners have accused crusher and quarry operators functioning in areas including Karanampettai, Karamadai, and Pollachi of forcing them to overload their tipper lorries beyond permissible limits. They stated that this practice causes damage to their vehicles and also compromises road safety standards.
In a statement issued by the Coimbatore Tipper Lorry Owners Association, they declared, "We will strictly adhere to the weight limits prescribed by the government. We are undertaking this token strike against quarry owners who are forcing us to overload our vehicles." The association has made it clear that they will not compromise on safety and legal compliance.
Due to this four-day strike, tipper lorries that transport construction materials will remain non-operational. This is likely to affect work at construction sites across the district. The lorry owners' association has appealed to the public and construction industry stakeholders to cooperate with their strike action.
The owners have emphasized that this agitation is necessary to prevent illegal transportation of minerals and to ensure road safety. They have assured that after the strike concludes, they will strictly follow only the government-prescribed loading limits. The association hopes this action will bring attention to the persistent issue of forced overloading and lead to stricter enforcement of transportation regulations in the quarrying sector.
Industry sources indicate that the strike may impact ongoing construction projects, particularly those requiring regular supply of sand, gravel, and other quarry materials. However, the lorry owners remain firm in their stance, stating that long-term safety and sustainability are more important than short-term disruptions.