(a) whether the Union Government has proposed to withdraw toll tax on National Highways ;
(b) if so, the details thereof ;
(c) the quantum of toll tax collected during the last three years ; and
(d) the details of the likely revenue loss to the Union Government after the withdrawal of toll tax?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRYOF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI. K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) No Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) Details of toll tax collected during the years 2002-03, 2003-04 and 2004-05 (upto Jan. 2005) are as follows: -
Sl.No. Year Amount (Rs.in Crore)
1 2002-2003 331.61 2 2003-2004 443.33 3 2004-2005 (upto Jan.2005) 424.91