Kerala High Court Allows Non-Highway Petrol Pumps to Restrict Public Toilet Use; Slams NHAI for No Toilets on NH

The Kerala High Court ruled that non-highway fuel stations can decide whether to allow the general public to use their toilets, while stressing that NHAI has failed to provide proper public conveniences on National Highways. Justice Amit Rawal remarked, “We get challans but no public toilets.

Kerala High Court Says Petrol Pump Toilets on Highways Must Be Open 24/7 for Public Use

The Kerala High Court has ruled that petrol pump washrooms on national highways must be open to the public round-the-clock, while those in other areas should serve customers and transit travellers. The Court also barred authorities from declaring private petrol pump toilets as public facilities.