(a) whether the Government has earmarked passages for movement of local populace at toll plazas located on various National Highways of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the number of toll plazas where passages have not been provided for local populace;
(c) whether the Government has received any complaints against toll operators misguiding the people regarding provisions
of toll policy; and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)
(a) & (b) The toll booth at extreme end of the toll plaza on both sides are generally meant for exempted vehicles, pass holders (mainly for local populace) and VIP vehicles etc. However, different discounts are given for local traffic in different projects as per provision in the agreement/fee rules.
(c) No specific complaints against any toll operator has been received for misguiding the people regarding provision
of toll policy.
(d) Does not arise.