'There are problems': NICE 'not responding' to govt, says Minister Satish Jarkiholi

Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi said Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise (NICE) was “not responding” to communication from the state government.

Bengaluru: Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi told the Karnataka Assembly on Monday that the Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise (NICE) is “not responding” to communication from the government. The minister was replying to a question by Yeshwantpur MLA S T Somashekar who sought action against NICE for various transgressions.

“There are problems,” Satish said. “They [NICE] hike the toll without informing us. They go to court whenever we issue any notice. A permanent solution will emerge only after the Cabinet sub-committee under the home minister submits its report,” he said.

Somashekar said NICE collected Rs 10 crore daily. “They’re enjoying the money. As per law, NICE should white-top the road before enhancing toll rates. But they don’t care for the government,” the MLA said.