Standing Order No. 261/2025 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 9th May, 2025 on the collection of tolls [C1H-NP2]

Standing Order No. 261/2025

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA

Finance Department, Government of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, dated the 9th May, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All registering authorities,

Subject: The collection of tolls by toll plaza operators under the Kerala Motor Transport Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1985, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Motor Transport Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1985 (Kerala Act 21 of 1985), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the collection of tolls by toll plaza operators.

2. The matter has been examined. Every toll plaza operator carrying on the collection of tolls shall make an application in Form 20 to the Transport Commissioner within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The registering authority shall ensure that driving licence is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Transport Commissioner within fifteen days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala.

(Secretary to Government)