Question : HIKE IN TOLL RATES



(a) whether the Government has taken a decision regarding the hike in toll fees on roads which would be expanded from four lanes to six would not be more than 25 per cent;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has also proposed to put a cap on increase in toll charges at 80 per cent for such projects until the contractors complete construction work; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)

(a)No Madam.

(b) to (d)Does not arise.