Autorickshaw drivers hold demonstration

Monday, February 18, 2008, 15:38 [IST]

Puducherry,Feb 18: Autorickshaw drivers owing allegiance to the AITUC today held a demonstration infront of the Transport Department here.

The agitation was to press the authorities to get permission for them to ply visitors to tourism centres in Tamil Nadu and expeditious issue of licences and permits among others.

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Topics: agitation, puducherry

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