(a) the number of over bridges on National Highways passing through Karnataka where toll tax is being levied, location-wise;
(b) the rate at which toll tax is charged, vehicle-wise;
(c) the total toll collected during the last three years, year-wise;
(d) the criteria adopted for fixing the rate of toll tax;
(e) whether toll tax on over bridges is uniform in the entire country; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): There is no over-bridge on National Highways passing through Karnataka where toll tax is being collected separately.
(b): The rate of toll tax for services rendered in relation to use of bridges costing more than Rs. 5.00 crore on any section of National Highways is charged based on the initial cost of the bridge and its approaches as per table given below.
Initial Cost of the bridge and its approaches. Toll Rates (Rs Per Vehicle)
(Rs. in crores)
Cars/Jeep. etc. Light Commercial Trucks/Buses and Vehicles/Mini Buses Multi Axle Vehicles Below 50 5 10 15 50-75 10 10 25 75-100 10 15 30 100-125 15 20 40 125-150 15 20 40 150-200 15 25 50 Above 200 20 30 60