Levy of Tolls on Vehicles entering the Kodaikanal Municipal Area in Dindigul District for certain period under the Indian Tolls Act (178 Ex II 2 v3)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department issued G.O.(D). No. 133, Highways and Minor Ports (HS1), dated 27 June 2013, notifying vehicle tolls levied by the Governor of Tamil Nadu on specified routes entering Kodaikanal Municipal Area in Dindigul District. The tolls applied for three years from 15 June 2013, with an exemption for non-commercial motor vehicles owned by residents of Kodaikanal Municipal Area.
What the notification does
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department issued G.O.(D). No. 133, Highways and Minor Ports (HS1), dated 27 June 2013, to levy tolls on specified classes of motor vehicles entering Kodaikanal Municipal Area in Dindigul District. Acting under the Indian Tolls Act, 1851, the Governor of Tamil Nadu imposed the tolls for three years from 15 June 2013.
Roads and locations covered
The toll levy applies to specified motor vehicles passing through the following routes and locations:
- Dindigul to Kodaikanal Road.
- Palani to Kodaikanal Road.
- Cochin to Kodaikanal Road.
- Silver Cascade.
- The location next to Pillar Rocks, between Pillar Rock and Moyar Point in Kodaikanal.
The notification concerns vehicle tolls on these approaches and locations. It does not set out any change to land ownership or land use.
Vehicle classes and toll rates
G.O.(D). No. 133 specifies the following rates:
- Tourist bus: Rs. 150.
- Bus: Rs. 100.
- Lorry, classified as a heavy vehicle: Rs. 80.
- Maxi cab, including van, mini lorry and tractor: Rs. 70.
- Tourist car or taxi, including Sumo, Qualis and Trax: Rs. 40.
- Car or jeep: Rs. 40.
- Three-wheelers and two-wheelers: Rs. 10.
Who is affected
The toll schedule affects people and businesses operating the listed classes of motor vehicles through the specified Kodaikanal routes and locations. Tourist transport operators, bus operators, lorry operators, taxi operators, drivers and private vehicle owners may therefore fall within the listed categories.
Resident exemption
G.O.(D). No. 133 states that the toll levy does not apply to non-commercial motor vehicles owned by residents of Kodaikanal Municipal Area. The exemption is limited by both vehicle use and ownership, meaning that the vehicle must be non-commercial and owned by a resident of the municipal area.
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Common questions
How long did the Kodaikanal vehicle toll apply?
The notification imposed the toll for three years with effect from 15 June 2013.
Were Kodaikanal residents exempt from the toll?
Non-commercial motor vehicles owned by residents of Kodaikanal Municipal Area were exempt. The notification does not give the exemption to all vehicles owned by residents.
What was the toll for a tourist car or taxi?
The rate was Rs. 40 for a tourist car or taxi, including Sumo, Qualis and Trax.
Did the notification apply to two-wheelers?
Yes. Three-wheelers and two-wheelers were listed at a toll rate of Rs. 10.
