Toll Collection Reforms

On August 12, 2025, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) submitted a report highlighting major flaws in toll collection practices on National Highways (NHs), in the Parliament.

Key Issues Identified by PAC

Concerns over Perpetual Tolling

  • Toll collection continues indefinitely, even after recovery of project cost and operation & maintenance (O&M) expenses.
  • Toll rates increase automatically through a 3% annual hike plus 40% of WPI inflation adjustment.

FASTag-Related Issues

  • Despite 98% penetration, congestion persists due to malfunctioning radio-frequency identification scanners.

Tolling on Incomplete and Unsafe Highways

  • Toll collected even when highways remain incomplete, under prolonged construction, or lack essential safety and ....
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