What is the difference between toll and tax?

What is the difference between toll and tax?

A tax is paid for the use of the government’s property, while a toll is paid for the use of another’s property. o c. A tax may be imposed by the government only, while the toll is enforced by the government or a private individual or entity.

Do IAS pay tolls?

Red lights and NHAI Toll Bridges Yes, IAS officers of the rank of Principal Secretary and above in the States support distinctive flags. In the field, junior officers of the rank of Commissioners and the District Magistrates also do so.

What happened to the toll fee collection during suspension of NHAI?

For almost a month, the toll fee collection was suspended on national highways across the country. The government also informed the Lok Sabha that the average toll collection per day is Rs. 51.59 crores from the toll plazas under the NHAI and hence that amount did not accrue to the government during the suspension period.

What happened to the toll collection on national highways after demonetization?

Soon after demonetization was announced, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) suspended the user fee collection on National Highways from 09th November 2016 to 02nd December 2016. For almost a month, the toll fee collection was suspended on national highways across the country.

What are the National Highways fee Amendment Rules 2016?

National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Amendment Rules 2016 [GSR 585 (E) 08.06.2016]-on exemption from payment of user fee for specially designed vehicle for differently abled road users • 11.

How many toll plazas are there in India?

As of November 2016, there are 394 toll plazas on various National Highways across the country. As per the available data the government earned more than 6700 crore rupees through toll fee in 2015-16.