Toll on outstation vehicles entering Himachal increased

In a bid to enhance its revenue collection, the State Taxes and Excise Department has introduced a new category for imposing toll on vehicles (registered in other states) when these enter Himachal Pradesh. A marginal increase has also been effected in the existing categories in the new policy notified for the financial year 2023-2024.

In a departure from the last policy, which was applicable for three years, the toll barriers this time will be put to auction on the reserve price on annual basis where new bidders can apply. Earlier, the existing lessees were given renewal after effecting a 10 per cent hike on the reserve price.