Monday, May 2, 2011

JK govt decides to abolish toll tax on Srinagar-Leh NH

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To attract more tourists, the Jammu and Kashmir government has abolished toll tax on Srinagar-Leh national Highway, which was been thrown open to traffic.

"According to Chief Executive Officer of Sonamarg Development Authority, the Government has decided to give concession to vehicle owners and transport operators plying on Srinagar-KargilLeh highway," an official spokesman said in Srinagar.

Sonamarg Development Authority shall not levy entry fee from this year at Shutkadi in Sonamarg area, 85 kms from here, on any vehicle plying on the National Highway connecting the Valley to Ladakh region.

The Srinagar-KargilLeh National Highway was opened for traffic today after remaining closed for more than five months due to heavy snowfall.

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