Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab is weighing the imposition of toll tax on commercial vehicles registered in Himachal Pradesh, even as it prepares to challenge the neighbouring state’s entry tax on national highways in the Supreme Court. State Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains indicated that the move is being considered as a reciprocal measure, while asserting that such levies on national highways are legally untenable.
He clarified that any proposed tax would be limited to commercial vehicles and would not affect ordinary commuters. The development comes amid rising tensions over Himachal Pradesh’s decision to enhance entry tax, set to take effect from April 1.
Meanwhile, opposition to the levy is building on the ground, with local groups in border areas planning protests. Political voices from Himachal have also questioned the efficacy of the tax, arguing that it places an undue burden on the public without significantly boosting state revenues. The issue is expected to escalate further as both states firm up their positions.
