Is toll tax free for army person?
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has stated that exemption from payment of toll on national highways to defence personnel is available only when they are “on duty”. No exemption is available if they are travelling in a private vehicle while being “off duty”.
How do I get exempted from FASTag?
Documents for Exempted FASTag Application:
- Duly Filled Application Form.
- Registration Certificate (RC) of the Vehicle.
- Identification Proof (ID Proof) – Aadhaar, DL, PAN, Govt. ID Proof, Voter ID.
- Proof of Exemption as applicable.
What is the policy for collecting toll tax in India?
Policy for collecting toll tax is based on the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) provisions as well as the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, when this amendment was made. As of 2016 there are 390 toll tax collection fee plazas across the national highways in India.
How often are the toll tax rates revised?
Based on the policies of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection Rules, 2008, the toll tax rates are supposed to undergo revision each year and take effect from April 1, the are the current rates are available on the website and differ based on location and distances.
Why do the toll plazas in India charge different rates?
While this tax is mandatory and is charged in toll plazas along the highways across India, the rates vary because each toll plaza is accountable for a certain distance of the road. This taxation does is exempted for certain people including VIPs in the country of certain officials who have been listed in the last section.
Is there any proposal for a separate regulatory authority for toll collection?
As per the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, the fee rates is to be revised every year with effect from 1st April. Policy decisions on specific toll issues are being taken from time to time depending upon requirements. Presently there is no proposal for a separate regulatory authority.