G.O. Ms. No. 129, Nilgiris District Vehicle Tolls, 2009
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 129, dated 10 July 2009, to continue vehicle tolls for entry into the Nilgiris District for a further two years from 2 July 2009. The notifications exempt vehicles of local residents of the Nilgiris District from tolls and specify the vehicle rates and entry roads covered.
What the notifications govern
G.O. Ms. No. 129 of the Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department, dated 10 July 2009, contains three notifications under the Indian Tolls Act, 1851. They govern tolls on motor vehicles entering the Nilgiris District, including entry through five specified roads.
The notifications do not deal with land ownership, registration, planning permission or property rights. They may affect residents, visitors, transport operators and others using vehicles to enter the district.
Local resident exemption
The Government of Tamil Nadu specifies that no toll is payable for the passage of vehicles belonging to local residents of the Nilgiris District. The exemption took effect from 2 July 2009.
The notification does not explain how local residence must be proved or describe any application or permit procedure.
Toll period and vehicle rates
The Highways and Minor Ports Department continued the tolls for a further two years beyond 1 July 2009, with effect from 2 July 2009. The listed rates are:
- Bus: Rs. 75
- Lorry: Rs. 50
- Light motor vehicle or tourist taxi: Rs. 25
- Car or jeep: Rs. 20
- Maxi cab: Rs. 50
- Three wheeler: Rs. 10
- Two wheeler: Rs. 7
These rates apply to the listed classes of motor vehicles entering the Nilgiris District, subject to the exemption for vehicles of local residents.
Roads covered
G.O. Ms. No. 129 identifies the following roads as providing entry into the Nilgiris District and being covered by the toll levy for the stated period:
- Kunjapanai, Kotagiri, Mettupalayam road
- Pattavayal, Sultan Bathery, Gudalur road
- Thaloor, Sultan Bathery, Gudalur road
- Nadugani, Calicut, Gudalur road
- Choladi, Calicut, Gudalur road
Who should check the notifications
The Nilgiris District toll notifications are relevant to people driving into the district, commercial vehicle operators, tourist taxi operators and local residents claiming the exemption. Property buyers and owners are affected only if their travel or vehicle access involves entry through the covered routes. The notifications do not change any property title or land use status.
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Common questions
Do Nilgiris District residents have to pay these vehicle tolls?
No toll is payable for the passage of vehicles of local residents of the Nilgiris District from 2 July 2009. The notification does not state how local residence must be demonstrated.
How much was the toll for a car entering the Nilgiris District?
The listed toll was Rs. 20 for a car or jeep. A light motor vehicle or tourist taxi was charged Rs. 25.
How long were the Nilgiris vehicle tolls continued?
The tolls were continued for a further period of two years beyond 1 July 2009, with effect from 2 July 2009.
Does G.O. Ms. No. 129 affect ownership or use of land?
No land ownership, registration, planning or land use provision appears in the notifications. They concern tolls on motor vehicles entering the Nilgiris District.
