TOLL TAX RULES: What is the Truth for Indian Military Personnel?

WHO IS TRULY EXEMPT?

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LEGAL BASIS OF EXEMPTION

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ON DUTY

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WHO MUST PAY?

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The National Highways Fee Rules, 2008 specify that retired personnel using private vehicles must pay tolls like any civilian.

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Certain decorated war heroes, including recipients of PVC, AC, MVC, and KC, are eligible for a LIFETIME toll exemption on all vehicles.

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The exemption is duty-based and document-dependent. Cooperation with toll operators ensures smooth passage and compliance with the law.

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TOLL TAX RULES: What is the Truth for Indian Military Personnel?

The exemption is not universal. Understanding the actual legal provisions helps clear up common misconceptions at toll plazas.

WHO IS TRULY EXEMPT?

WHO IS TRULY EXEMPT?

Only ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL traveling on Official Duty in a Government or Military Vehicle are exempt from paying toll tax.

LEGAL BASIS OF EXEMPTION

LEGAL BASIS OF EXEMPTION

The authority for toll-free passage is derived from the Indian Tolls (Army and Air Force) Act, 1901.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ON DUTY

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ON DUTY

To avail of the exemption, personnel must present their Valid Army Identity Card along with the Duty Order or Transit Pass.

WHO MUST PAY?

WHO MUST PAY?

RETIRED SOLDIERS (Ex-Servicemen) traveling in personal vehicles DO NOT have an automatic toll exemption under law.

The National Highways Fee Rules, 2008 specify that retired personnel using private vehicles must pay tolls like any civilian.

THE GOVERNING RULES

THE GOVERNING RULES

Certain decorated war heroes, including recipients of PVC, AC, MVC, and KC, are eligible for a LIFETIME toll exemption on all vehicles.

LIFETIME HONOR FOR GALLANTRY

LIFETIME HONOR FOR GALLANTRY

The exemption is duty-based and document-dependent. Cooperation with toll operators ensures smooth passage and compliance with the law.

KNOW THE FRAMEWORK

KNOW THE FRAMEWORK