Centre Demands ₹1,638 Crore from Punjab for Toll Revenue Losses During Protests
States Losses from Toll Plaza Closures Over Several Years The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has formally asked the Punjab government to compensate for a ₹1,638.85 crore toll revenue shortfall, which the Centre says stemmed from prolonged protest-related toll plaza shutdowns in the state. In a letter addressed to Punjab’s Chief Secretary, Ministry Secretary V. Umashankar detailed the financial impact of the closures, attributing the losses to repeated disruptions across multiple years. The breakdown includes: ₹1,348.77 crore (Oct 2020 – Dec 2021) ₹41.83 crore (2022–2023) ₹179.10 crore (Jan – July 2024) ₹69.15 crore (Oct – Nov 2024) Centre…