Toll Tax on Indian Army Person: Do soldiers get any exemption in facilities like toll tax? It is often claimed on social media that army personnel do not have to pay toll tax, but is this true?
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Toll Tax on Indian Army Person: People have many questions in their minds about the soldiers who are deployed day and night in the service of the country. One such question is whether army personnel have to pay toll tax? Such things often go viral on social media that soldiers are completely exempted from toll, but the reality is a little different. Let us know what the rules say.
Soldiers deployed on duty get exemption
If a soldier is on duty and is traveling in a government military vehicle, then he does not have to pay toll tax. This exemption is given under The Indian Tolls (Army and Air Force) Act, 1901. In such cases, soldiers have to show their identity card and duty-related document at the toll plaza.
No exemption on personal vehicle
If a soldier is travelling in his personal car or bike and is not on duty, he has to pay toll tax like ordinary citizens. Exemption is not granted just by showing the army card. This rule is clearly stated in the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008.
These documents are required for exemption
To get exemption from toll tax, soldiers have to show some important documents.
Duty order or transit pass
Unit’s authorized letter
Valid identity card (such as Army ID)
If these documents are present and the journey is for official work, then toll is not charged. Please note that retired soldiers are not given any exemption in toll tax. Although many people demand that they should also be given this facility as a mark of respect, but at present no such rule is applicable.
