Centre notifies user fee for NH-152G, NH-444A stretches in Haryana

The notification states that user fee will be collected for the Jalbehra–Shahbad section of NH-152G (from km 0.000 to km 22.850) and the Ambala–Saha–Shahbad section of NH-444A (from km 0.000 to km 30.910)

Published on: Jan 16, 2026, 04:46:01 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Union ministry of road transport and highways has notified the levy and collection of user fee (toll) for the use of four-lane highway stretches on NH-152G and NH-444A in Haryana, which have been made operational recently, according to a notification released on January 12.

The toll will be charged at a toll plaza located at km 5.077 on NH-152G near Rohti village in Kurukshetra district, for a net road length of 51.9458 km. (Hindustan Times)

The notification states that user fee will be collected for the Jalbehra–Shahbad section of NH-152G (from km 0.000 to km 22.850) and the Ambala–Saha–Shahbad section of NH-444A (from km 0.000 to km 30.910). The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been authorised to collect the fee either through its officials or via a contractor.

The toll will be charged at a toll plaza located at km 5.077 on NH-152G near Rohti village in Kurukshetra district, for a net road length of 51.9458 km, excluding structures longer than 60 metres, the notification stated.

In addition, an equivalent road length of 18.142 km will be considered for structures exceeding 60 metres, using an equalisation factor of 10, it added.

The base toll rates (2007–08) per km notified for different vehicle categories include ₹0.65 for cars/jeeps/vans/light motor vehicles, ₹1.05 for light commercial vehicles, ₹2.20 for buses and two-axle trucks, ₹2.40 for three-axle commercial vehicles, ₹3.45 for multi-axle vehicles (four to six axles) and ₹4.20 for oversized vehicles (seven or more axles). These rates will be revised annually as per rules.

The notification also provides for a monthly pass of ₹340 for the year 2025–26 for non-commercial private vehicle owners residing within 20 km of the fee plaza, subject to annual revision. Multiple journey passes have also been provided, including a 24-hour pass for two one-way trips at 1.5 times the single journey fee, and a monthly pass for 50 single journeys at two-thirds of the total payable amount, it said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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