(a) whether toll tax is being charged on the Delhi-Chandigarh National Highway (NH) passing through Panipat and Karnal though it is still incomplete and in poor condition;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government proposes to stop toll collection on the said stretch until it is developed and completed;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)
(a) & (b): On National Highway between Delhi and Chandigarh, user fee is being collected
for completed Panipat Elevated Highway, on-going 6-laning in Panipat-Ambala section of NH-1
and completed Ambala-Zirakpur section of NH-21 & NH-22. The roads are being maintained in
traffic worthy condition.
(c) to (e): No, Sir. As per the provision of the concession agreement entered into
between NHAI and the concessionaire for 6 laning, the concessionaire is entitled to collect
the toll from the Appointed date and also carryout the 6 laning work simultaneously.