The action comes after a letter from Gujarat transport department flagging irregularities detected through Vehicle e-detection portal
Steady rise in toll revenue reflects revised fees, efficient tolling, and higher share of heavy vehicles
During the hearing, CJI Gavai had remarked, "In Delhi, you know what happens…if it rains for two hours, the entire city gets paralysed." The top court reserved the order on Monday.
“Why should a person pay Rs 150 if it takes 12 hours for him to get from one end of the road to the other end? A road which is expected to take one hour, takes 11 more hours and they have to pay a toll as well,” the CJI said.
Bangalore Elevated Tollway officials said that revised rates will come into effect following an annual adjustment based on the WPI, and will remain in effect for a year.
The rate is being hiked from April 1 for most toll plazas across the country based on the annual wholesale price index, NHAI officials have said
Traffic volumes are linked to activity in mining, manufacturing and construction, which were not encouraging in the first six months of FY2025
While NHAI's asset monetising attempts do fall short of targets, there is hope that toll collections would be robust, adding to funds