SHILLONG, FEB 23: Deputy Chief Minister in-charge PWD (Roads), Prestone Tynsong has asked the commercial vehicles not to complain so much about having to pay for FASTag.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Tynsong said the rate concerning the FASTag has been fixed nationally by the government of India “so that we are able to get good roads”.
“I should request the commercial vehicles and consumers do not complain so much if you pay Rs 160 – Rs 180…Do you know how much the cost for construction of roads (it is) Rs 600 – Rs 700 crores…I am telling you need to understand, commercial vehicles please don’t complain, pay,” he said.
He was reacting to complaints against the toll gate of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in Ri Bhoi for allegedly overcharging for FASTag. Some of the drivers have alleged that the toll gate is charging Rs 320 for travelling to and fro instead of Rs 160.
Tynsong said that the problem may be because the FASTag has just started a few days back.
“We have already instructed the concerned project director of the NHAI to rectify and make sure that you don’t harass people in the toll gate,” he said.
On the other hand, the deputy chief minister however said that the state government has very little say on the matter as the road has been taken over by NHAI.
Asked, Tynsong said, “People should also ask why you don’t issue us a proper receipt especially drivers when they reach back to their destination they have to show whatever they have to spend on the road, so they can do that with the receipt be it from check gate, toll gate or anything.
Right now there are vehicles who are yet to register (for fastag) so in the toll gate you either give fastag or pay cash.”
Asserting the need for all vehicles to register for FASTag, Tynsong said the guidelines from the ministry concerned is very clear that “you have to have a FASTag card and without that you will not be allowed to pass through the toll gate.”
By Our Reporter
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