Paliyekkara toll hike gets NHAI nod, awaits Kerala High Court clearance
Car users may have to pay over 10% more even as revised toll rates remain subject to court approval
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has approved a proposed toll hike for motorists using the Paliyekkara toll plaza on National Highway 544, though it must still await clearance from the Kerala High Court before it can be implemented. The hike, set to take effect from September 1, would result in an increase of more than 10% for car owners, with the one-way toll rising from ₹90 to ₹100.
Small commercial vehicles would see their tolls increase from ₹160 to ₹170, while buses and trucks would face a rise from ₹320 to ₹345. Multi-axle vehicles would also see a higher toll, from ₹515 to ₹550. The charge for multiple journeys in a day would also increase for all vehicle types. However, the proposed hike cannot be put into effect until the Kerala High Court provides its approval, as ruled by the court in August 2025.
Until then, motorists at the Paliyekkara plaza are still being charged according to the toll rates fixed in 2024.
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