Question : DISCONTINUATION OF TOLL TAX



(a) whether the Government proposes to discontinue toll tax on all the National Highways of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there have been instances of continuous protests by the people due to collection of toll on roads which do not qualify for collection of toll for reasons of incomplete or no construction work;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the measures taken by the Government to standardize collection of toll?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) No, Madam.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No, Madam.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) User fee is levied and collected as per applicable fee rules and provisions of the concession agreement.

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