Imposition of huge taxes by toll plazas unjustified

The imposition of huge taxes by the toll plazas on many major roads and national highways have become a headache for the common man. After paying hefty road taxes, citizens also pay many routine taxes, including road tax. Private players are making huge bucks by imposing exorbitant toll taxes. Why the government is unable to provide safe roads and perform its duty after collecting heavy road taxes? There seems to be a hidden nexus between influential private bodies, government officials and politicians. All seem to be benefitting from this unholy nexus except the public. Meanwhile, making FASTag compulsory is a good initiative. It will enhance transparency, and improve governance, functioning as well as accountability of the Toll plazas. Many toll plazas keep on charging for years even after the cost and profit of road or highway construction is complete. Such looting of the public’s hard-earned money must be stopped. Karan Singh Vinayak

Pay to use a public toilet? Why not

It is very sad on our part that we wish to get neat and clean public toilets, but fret over having to pay for it. Let us spare a thought for those who are ready to do the job for us. Why not consider paying as long as we are guaranteed a clean, well-stocked public restroom for us. Sukhwant Bhullar

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