A major change regarding toll tax has been announced in Bihar, which is set to benefit the general public significantly. The Bihar government has revised its toll tax policy, stating that private vehicles will no longer be required to pay any toll tax. The government has clarified that toll tax will be collected only from commercial vehicles—meaning buses, trucks, and taxis operating within the state. Relief will be granted to private vehicles used for family travel.

Addressing a 'Sahyog Shivir' (assistance camp) in Forbesganj, Araria district, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary stated that while some individuals are attempting to spread misinformation regarding toll tax, there is no room for confusion; the government's stance on the matter is absolutely clear.

**What announcement did Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary make regarding toll tax?**

Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary stated that while toll tax must apply to commercial vehicles, the government will provide relief to families traveling in private vehicles. The Bihar government has decided that no toll tax will be levied on private vehicles. He further added that the toll tax system would align with the standards prescribed by the Government of India. The state government made this decision to provide relief to private vehicle owners, keeping the interests and benefits of the general public in mind.

It is worth noting that the proposal to collect toll tax on state highways under the Bihar government's jurisdiction has already been approved by the Samrat Cabinet. Implementation will begin soon, and the specific roads subject to this measure will be identified. Currently, toll tax in Bihar is collected only on national highways.

**There was a major question regarding toll tax**

The approval of toll tax for state highways had sparked considerable discussion among the public. However, Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary has now clarified that private vehicles will be exempt from toll charges on state highways as well; the government will collect tax only from commercial vehicles on these routes. That said, the government has not yet announced the date from which this policy will come into effect.

The collection of tax from commercial vehicles on state highways is also a subject of significant discussion, given that Bihar has a state highway network spanning over 3,000 kilometers. It comprises both four-lane and two-lane roads. A major question is which of these roads will be subject to toll collection. At the same time, the collection of toll tax will certainly impact the market.

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