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(ii) By engaging ex-servicemen sponsored by Directorate General of
Resettlement (DGR), Ministry of Defence or societies formed by Exservicemen
who are responsible for collection of toll only. NHAI makes
monthly payment to these ex-servicemen at the scales prescribed by
DGR.
2. Collection through Competitive bidding for Fixed Sum
Selected on the basis of competitive bidding, where actual toll is retained by
the bidder against payment of a fixed sum to NHAI periodically or upfront.
The bidder is not responsible for maintenance. This method is largely being
used on bridges. Recently, NHAI has received the permission from Ministry of
Road Transport & Highways for engagement of fee collecting agency
through this option also.
3. Collection through OMT contractor: - In this method private entrepreneur is
selected on the basis of competitive bidding who is responsible for
maintenance, operation and toll collection against payment of a fixed sum
to NHAI periodically or upfront against retention of toll. One OMT contract is
already awarded to private contractor.
Basis for revision of rates
1. As per the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates & Collection) Rules,
2008, fee is to be revised every year effective from 1 st April.
2. Fee is to be revised as follows:
i. Increase of 3% without compounding and,
ii. 40% of the increase in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
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