Double Toll on NH toll Plazas.Why?



The toll plaza authorities are  forcibly collecting Double Toll if you are entering to the Fast Tag lane and your vehicle is not fitted with at FAST TAG.Why?
Is it justifiable  under law?


Double Toll Collection Justified

As per the  GSR 298 (E) Dated 15th May 2020,the user of the vehicle not fitted with Fast Tag  is entering to the Fast tag lane  of the plaza,the user shall pay twice the amount of actual toll fees applicable to the category of vehicle  at that particular Toll Collection Point .This is applicable to vehicles fitted with invalid Fast Tag or non functional Fast Tags also.
This is introduced after amending the  Rule 6 (3) of National Highways Fees( Determination of rates and collection ) Rules 2008.
As per  this rule collection of Double fees at Toll booths are justified.TheNon fast Tag fitted vehicles at Fast Tag Counters.This will make the vehicle movement speedy at the palzas.

Toll Booth Thrissur

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