Chennai: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has increased the rates by 7 to 10 per cent in 20 toll plazas in Tamilnadu from today.
It is feared that the increase in rates in the toll plazas would lead to an increase in the price of essential commodities due to escalation of transportation costs.
Pawan Kumar, Regional Officer, NHAI in a statement recently, said that the revision in rates in some places will be between 7 to 10 per cent but in some other places, it would be minimal.
Political leaders and the Tamilnadu Lorry Owners Association have objected to the hike in toll plaza rates in the State.