Power of State Government to enter into agreement for development, construction and maintenance etc. of State Roads and bridges.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the State Government may enter into an agreement with any person in relation to construction, development, maintenance and operation of any State Road or bridge. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 3, the person referred to in sub-section (1) is entitled to collect and retain tolls at such rate, for services or benefits rendered by him, as the State Government may, subject to rules, by notification, specify having regard to the expenditure involved in construction, development, maintenance and operation of the whole or part of such State Road and bridge, interest on the capital invested, reasonable return, the volume of traffic and the period of such agreement.