Today, On 22nd September, The Kerala High Court has refused to lift the interim stay on toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza on NH-544, noting poor road conditions and heavy traffic congestion as the main reasons behind continuing the restriction.
The Supreme Court of India upheld its earlier ruling, denying Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited’s (NTBCL) request to continue toll collection on the DND Flyway, deeming it unjustified due to NTBCL’s significant profits. The court emphasized that no private entity should profit from public infrastructure at citizens’ expense, protecting public interest.
The Supreme Court today (20th Dec) upheld the Allahabad High Court’s 2016 ruling, barring the Noida Toll Bridge Company from collecting tolls on the DND flyway, citing sufficient recovery of costs. The delegation of toll collection was deemed unjust, with the Court criticizing financial practices and excessive toll collection since the road’s inception in 2001.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the mandatory FASTag implementation for vehicles, reinforcing its legality and public interest. The decision asserts that FASTag is essential for smoother traffic flow and environmental conservation. The ruling emphasizes modernizing toll collection methods and citizens’ adaptation to systems for the greater good.