It was a pleasant evening I was passing by NH 66 (Formerly NH 17) in a Tata Ace. I had a great discussion with politically influenced owner cum driver Mr. Ameer Bhai throughout the journey from Hosangadi to Mangalore. When we reached Netravati Bridge our discussion turned towards 4 way construction of the NH 66.
Ameer bhai was quite happy about the construction process and he told me it will be great benefit to us once the construction finishes, then I remind him about the toll gate. Well he was in favor of toll gate he said we may have to pay 25rs at toll gate but now it costs more than 100rs when we calculate fuel consumption, tire and time at present condition of road.
I said if we have to pay at toll gate for 30 years they may earn triple of the cost incurred to construction he said yes they may earn more than that but what we want a quality road.
I was in great confusion how to explain him my view finally I asked a simple question If we have to repay by toll gates for each infrastructure developments than why we have to pay tax.
Some what he agree with me but he said government have to spend on many things.
Finally I gave a conclusion to our discussion by stating my view “Construction of road is most necessary thing a government can do for its citizens. We pay government much type of taxes but government can’t build even the most basic things like roads then what is the use of government it’s good to assign private companies in each section of the government job and they will produce quality of work by collecting money directly from us”
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