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- The 20-year concession period for the Electronics City Flyover in Bengaluru concluded on September 10, 2026.
- A petition initiated by Citizens for Citizens argues that toll collection should have ceased immediately after this date.
- The project was originally built by Bengaluru Elevated Tollway Limited under a Build-Operate-Transfer model.
- Petitioners are calling for the National Highways Authority of India to take over maintenance responsibilities.
- This case raises concerns regarding the future of tolling policies and infrastructure upkeep once initial contracts expire.
What to watch next
- Official response from the National Highways Authority of India regarding the toll suspension request
- Decisions on future maintenance arrangements for the Electronics City Flyover
- Impact of the petition on broader toll policy precedents
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Rajkumar Dugar
founder and convenor of Citizens for Citizens
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“The toll covers the total costs incurred by the concessionaire to build, operate and maintain the infrastructure, along with a reasonable return on their investment”
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…filed by Rajkumar Dugar, founder and convenor of Citizens for Citizens, argues that toll collection should have been stopped from September 11, 2026, with the flyover subsequently taken over by NHAI for maintenance. “ The toll covers the total costs incurred by the concessionaire to build, operate and maintain the infrastructure, along with a reasonable return on their investment ,” he said. He also pointed to the continued presence of the Attibele Toll Plaza, located just 14 km further along the highway. The petition refers to the current NHAI rule prescribing a standard minimum distance of 60…
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Named India · Bengaluru Elevated Tollway Limited · Ministry of Road Transport and Highways · National Highways Authority of India · Citizens for Citizens · Electronics City flyover · Rajkumar Dugar
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