Haryana Government has initiated the process to frame a policy for relaxation in rates being charged at different toll plazas in the State. The draft of the policy will be placed before the State Cabinet within a fortnight, said Principal Secretary, Public Works (Building and Roads), Sanjeev Kaushal on Monday.
Kaushal, presiding over a meeting with officers of district administration, Panchkula to finalise the modalities for relief to the people of Haryana in toll rates. He discussed various issues concerning rates being charged at toll plazas with the officers so as to give relief to users of different categories including cars, jeeps, maxi-cabs and light commercial vehicles. Issuing monthly passes to commuters within 30 kilometers was also discussed. Kaushal said that the State Government has also taken up the issue of high toll charges with NHAI and requested the Centre for reduction. To explore the possibility of reduction in toll charges, suggestions would be invited from district administration in meetings at Panipat and Karnal on June 3 and Rohtak, Jhajjar, Rewari, Gurgaon and Palwal on June 4, he added.