Gallantry awardees exempted from toll taxes on national highways and bridges

Written on December 24, 2007 – 9:06 am | by Amar Jawan Jyoti |

In 2003, It was decided by the Union Government that vehicles of Gallantry awardees, viz Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra will not have to pay users’ fees for use of tolled National Highways and Bridges.

The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Maj. Gen. (Retd.) B.C.Khanduri said that as a gesture of respect and gratitude towards the awardees of above mentioned Gallantry Awards.

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