Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Chandigarh February 10: Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Lal here today approved the amendment in provision of Section-7(2) of Haryana Mechanical Vehicle (Levy of Tolls), Act-1996-Bill, 2021.

As per the amendment, any person who is authorized to demand, collect and retain tolls under an order made under section 4, shall cause to maintain the road, road infrastructure including bridges, tunnels, ferries, approach roads or section of new roads or bye-passes in respect of which the order is made, in good traffic worthy condition.

Moreover, the department is of the view that it will be better to come out with modified version of amendment so that the infrastructure is maintained in proper shape for convenience of public.