Amendments to Notifications under Indian Tolls Act (30 Ex II 2 v2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Highways and Minor Ports Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 40, Highways and Minor Ports (HV-2), dated 1st February 2010, to amend three earlier toll notifications under the Indian Tolls Act, 1851. The amendments extend specified periods for toll levy, toll exemption and toll concessions until 31st March 2011, including the levy on motor vehicles using the East Coast Road connecting Chennai with Pondicherry.
What the notification changes
The Highways and Minor Ports Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 40, Highways and Minor Ports (HV-2), dated 1st February 2010, changes only the end dates in three earlier Highways Department notifications. The Governor of Tamil Nadu made the amendments using powers under the Indian Tolls Act, 1851.
The notification does not set out new toll rates or identify new categories of vehicles. It extends the periods already stated in the earlier notifications.
Toll levy on the East Coast Road
Notification No. II(2)/HWMP/68(e-1)/2010 concerns the levy of tolls on motor vehicles for the improvement and maintenance of the East Coast Road connecting Chennai with Pondicherry.
Key provisions are:
- It amends Highways Department Notification No. II(2)/HW/241/(c-1)/2002, dated 21st March 2002, as subsequently amended.
- Every occurrence of 31st March 2010 in that earlier notification is replaced with 31st March 2011.
- The practical effect is to extend the stated toll levy period by one year.
Toll exemption period
Notification No. II(2)/HWMP/68(e-2)/2010 concerns exemption from toll levy for improvement and maintenance on a long term concession basis.
- It amends Highways Department Notification No. II(2)/HW/241/(c-2)/2002, dated 21st March 2002, as subsequently amended.
- Every occurrence of 31st March 2010 is replaced with 31st March 2011.
- The notification does not describe the exempt vehicles or persons. Those details remain in the earlier notification.
Toll concessions for certain vehicles
Notification No. II(2)/HWMP/68(e-3)/2010 concerns toll concessions for certain vehicles.
- It amends Highways Department Notification No. II(2)/HW/590/(c-2)/2002, dated 16th July 2002, as subsequently amended.
- Every occurrence of 31st March 2009 is replaced with 31st March 2011.
- The classes of vehicles receiving concessions are not listed in this Gazette notification.
Who may be affected
The amendments are relevant to motorists subject to tolls, exemptions or concessions under the three earlier notifications. The document concerns road toll arrangements and does not change land ownership, property boundaries, land classification or development rights.
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Common questions
Does this notification extend toll collection on the East Coast Road?
Yes. It replaces 31st March 2010 with 31st March 2011 in the earlier notification governing tolls on motor vehicles using the East Coast Road connecting Chennai with Pondicherry.
Does the notification specify the toll amount payable?
No. It changes specified end dates but does not state any toll rate or fee.
Which vehicles receive the toll concession or exemption?
The notification does not list the eligible vehicles. It only extends the periods in the earlier notifications dealing with exemptions and concessions.
Does this notification affect my land title or property rights?
No property or land title change is stated. The notification deals with toll levy, exemptions and concessions under the Indian Tolls Act, 1851.
