Question : Closure of Toll Plazas

(a) the norms fixed for the toll collection on National Highways along with the details of the toll plazas closed during each of the last three years including the reasons therefor;

(b) whether the Government proposes to close certain toll plazas and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon;

(c) whether there has been any resistance from the toll concessionaires against the closure of toll plazas; and

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken/being taken to compensate these toll concessionaire/operators?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) Fee for use of National Highways is being levied & collected as per applicable fee rules & provisions of the Concession Agreement. A list of fee plazas closed during last three years including the reasons are at Annexure-I.

(b) No, Madam.

(c) No, Madam

(d) Does not arise.



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