PAC Reviews Toll Levy And Road Quality

20 Jul 2026 CW Team

Discussions during the meeting emphasised road safety, toll collection mechanisms, construction quality and the broader implications for infrastructure financing. The committee examined a subject formally titled levy and regulation of fees, tariffs and user charges on public infrastructure and other public utilities, considering past audit findings and implementation gaps. The proceedings commenced with a detailed briefing by audit authorities and proceeded to oral evidence from ministry and NHAI representatives that outlined corrective actions and current procedural arrangements.

Venugopal described the exchanges as productive and noted that the committee had reviewed issues relating to infrastructure development, toll collection arrangements and the quality of national highways. He conveyed that the National Highways Authority of India had acknowledged shortcomings in design and construction highlighted in earlier reports and had placed a report before the committee detailing remedial steps. The committee recorded that several major concerns raised previously had been addressed, while others required ongoing follow up and verification.

The PAC noted that the meeting followed a prior sitting on July two which reviewed implementation and effectiveness of centrally sponsored welfare schemes in the education sector, underscoring the committee's continuing mandate over public expenditure. Members emphasised the need for sustained monitoring of tolling systems, construction standards and road safety measures to safeguard users and public investment. Further oversight and periodic reporting were indicated as necessary to ensure compliance and accountability.

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The Public Accounts Committee reviewed the levy and regulation of toll fees, tariffs and user charges on public infrastructure and utilities in a sitting on July 15. The meeting was chaired by Congress MP and PAC chairperson K.C. Venugopal and gathered officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the National Highways Authority of India and audit authorities alongside representatives of other concerned organisations. The session formed part of routine parliamentary oversight. Discussions during the meeting emphasised road safety, toll collection mechanisms, construction quality and the broader implications for infrastructure financing. The committee examined a subject formally titled levy and regulation of fees, tariffs and user charges on public infrastructure and other public utilities, considering past audit findings and implementation gaps. The proceedings commenced with a detailed briefing by audit authorities and proceeded to oral evidence from ministry and NHAI representatives that outlined corrective actions and current procedural arrangements. Venugopal described the exchanges as productive and noted that the committee had reviewed issues relating to infrastructure development, toll collection arrangements and the quality of national highways. He conveyed that the National Highways Authority of India had acknowledged shortcomings in design and construction highlighted in earlier reports and had placed a report before the committee detailing remedial steps. The committee recorded that several major concerns raised previously had been addressed, while others required ongoing follow up and verification. The PAC noted that the meeting followed a prior sitting on July two which reviewed implementation and effectiveness of centrally sponsored welfare schemes in the education sector, underscoring the committee's continuing mandate over public expenditure. Members emphasised the need for sustained monitoring of tolling systems, construction standards and road safety measures to safeguard users and public investment. Further oversight and periodic reporting were indicated as necessary to ensure compliance and accountability.

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