The Odisha State Roads Tolls Act, 2010
The Odisha State Roads Tolls Act, 2010
The Orissa State Roads Tolls Act, 2010 empowers the state government to levy and collect tolls on motorized vehicles using specified state roads, bridges, flyovers, and bypasses constructed or improved with public or private funds. It applies to motor vehicle drivers and owners traveling across Odisha's state road network, excluding national highways. The law permits public-private partnerships for road development and allows toll rates to be revised annually based on inflation indices. This Act matters because it establishes a structured system to fund state highway infrastructure, protects commuters from illegal extortion by penalizing unauthorized toll collection, and provides clear grievance redressal mechanisms.
- 1. Short title, extent, commencement and application.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Power to levy and collect tolls.
- 4. Power of State Government to enter into agreement for development, construction and maintenance etc. of State Roads and bridges.
- 5. Recovery of tolls.
- 6. Exemption from payment of tolls.
- 7. Assistance by police officer.
- 8. Penalty for unauthorised collection and award of compensation.
- 9. Complaint for unauthorised collection.
- 10. Display of information.
- 11. Act to override other laws.
- 12. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 13. Power to make rules.
- 14. Power to remove difficulties.
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