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Government Clarifies Toll Tax Future in Parliament
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 08:41 PM
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In a parliamentary session, the central government explained whether toll charges on national highways will be abolished in the future.
During a session in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways presented a brief on the status of toll levies across the country.
The government confirmed that there are no immediate plans to remove tolls from national highways, citing the need for continued revenue to maintain and upgrade infrastructure.
Officials highlighted that toll collection remains a key source of funding for highway development projects and that any changes would require comprehensive policy review and budgetary adjustments.
The discussion also touched on the possibility of future reforms, but no concrete timeline was provided.
The session concluded with the government reaffirming its commitment to improving road safety while balancing fiscal responsibilities.
The government confirmed that there are no immediate plans to remove tolls from national highways, citing the need for continued revenue to maintain and upgrade infrastructure.
Officials highlighted that toll collection remains a key source of funding for highway development projects and that any changes would require comprehensive policy review and budgetary adjustments.
The discussion also touched on the possibility of future reforms, but no concrete timeline was provided.
The session concluded with the government reaffirming its commitment to improving road safety while balancing fiscal responsibilities.