Maharashtra: EVs exempt from toll tax; past tolls to be refunded.

• Maharashtra government has decided to exempt electric vehicles (EVs) from toll tax.
• This exemption applies to all toll plazas, expressways, and highways in the state.
• Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar issued clear instructions for the immediate implementation of this decision.
• Toll collected from EV owners previously will be refunded, and collection must stop within 8 days.
• The move aims to promote EV adoption, reduce pollution, and provide financial relief to owners.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra exempts EVs from toll tax, offering financial relief and promoting green transport.