8 months ago
Maharashtra Orders Toll Exemption for EVs
The Maharashtra government has been told to stop charging electric vehicles (EVs) toll fees on certain highways.
The Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly said that EVs should not have to pay tolls and that any money already collected should be given back.
This is because the government had already decided that EVs should not pay tolls, but the rule wasn't being followed.
The Speaker also said that there aren't enough fast-charging stations for EVs and that the government needs to fix this quickly.
The government promised to follow these instructions and make the necessary changes.
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar ordered the government to stop toll tax collection for EVs within eight days.
EVs are entitled to 100% toll exemption on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, Nagpur–Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg, and Atal Setu.
All toll amounts collected from EV owners since the government resolution on August 22 must be refunded upon proof of payment.
The government admitted delays in implementing the exemption due to integration issues with the toll system.
Speaker Narwekar also directed the government to address the shortage of fast-charging stations for EVs.
- Who
- Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, Maharashtra Government
- What
- Directive to stop toll tax collection for EVs and refund collected amounts
- Where
- Maharashtra, India (Mumbai–Pune Expressway, Nagpur–Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg, Atal Setu)
- When
- August 22, 2025 (Government Resolution), October 2025 (Directive)
- Why
- To promote EV adoption and comply with the Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy
Key facts
- Speaker
- Rahul Narwekar
- Government Resolution Date
- August 22, 2025
- EV Policy Announcement Date
- May 23, 2025
- Toll Exemption Deadline
- 8 days from directive
- Charging Station Issue
- Shortage of 120 kW chargers
Quotes
Rahul Narwekar
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker
“Toll tax collection from EV owners must stop within eight days.”
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“All toll collected after the GR came into force was illegal and must be refunded.”
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