Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Kerala HC Slams NHAI Over Lack of Highway Toilets
The Kerala High Court is upset with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) because there aren't enough public toilets on major highways.
A judge shared his experience of getting traffic tickets but not finding any restrooms on a long trip.
The court also noted how other countries have rest stops.
The court made some rules about petrol pumps.
Gas stations off highways can choose if they want to let anyone use their restrooms.
Stations on highways have to let customers, staff, and travelers use the restrooms when they're open.
Kerala High Court criticized NHAI for inadequate public toilet facilities.
The court cited a lack of restrooms on National Highways.
Justice Amit Rawal shared his experience of receiving traffic challans without access to toilets.
Petrol pumps off highways can decide on public access.
Petrol pumps on highways must allow access during operational hours.
- Who
- Kerala High Court, NHAI
- What
- Criticized NHAI over lack of toilets on National Highways
- When
- September 19, 2025
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Due to lack of public facilities and issues of accessibility.
NHAI's Perspective (Implied)
Kerala High Court's Perspective
Availability of Public Toilets
NHAI's Perspective (Implied)
NHAI has not provided sufficient facilities
Kerala High Court's Perspective
Lack of toilets on national highways is unacceptable and a major inconvenience
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Issue
- Lack of public toilets on National Highways
- NHAI
- Criticized for not providing facilities
- Petrol Pumps
- Off-highway pumps can decide public access
- Highway Pumps
- Must allow access during operational hours
- Justice
- Amit Rawal
