Correspondence for Exemption of Road Toll Tax to Defence Civilians – bpms.org.in
BHARATIYA PRATIRAKSHA MAZDOOR SANGH
(AN ALL INDIA FEDERATION OF DEFENCE WORKERS)
(AN INDUSTRIAL UNIT OF B.M.S.)
(RECOGNISED BY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, GOVT.OF INDIA)
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REF: BPMS/MoD/90th SCM (4/1/M)
Dated: 26.09.2016
To,
The Dy Secretary (CP)
Govt of India, Min of Defence,
‘B’ Wing, Sena Bhawan,
New Delhi – 110011
Subject: Exemption of Road Toll Tax to Defence Civilians
Respected Sir,
With due regards, your attention is invited to the Agenda Point No. 65 raised by this federation BPMS in the Steering Committee meeting for the 90th Departmental Council (JCM) (MoD) held on 27.09.2013 {Refer MoD F.No. 5(2)/2013/D(JCM), Dated 24.09.2013}.
This federation BPMS submitted that Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways have issued a notification vide Notice No. NH-11065/12/2003-P&M, dated 15.09.2004 to Secretary, PWD of all States/Union Territories and National Highways Authority of India clarifying that the provisions of Indian Tolls (Army and Air Force) Act, 1901 is applicable to all States and National Highways whereby Army personnel are exempted from paying tolls on roads and highways in the States/Union Territories for their private vehicles irrespective of whether they are on duty or not.
This Federation has firm belief that the defence civilians are also integral part of Defence Forces and they perform their duties in almost similar conditions of uniform personnel without any extra financial benefits. Hence, they (Defence civilians) also deserve to be granted the benefits to some extent on par with uniform personnel.
In this regard, D(Mov) offered its comments (copy enclosed for ready reference) that the subject matter was not being dealt with by D(Mov).
Therefore, you are requested to take appropriate action so that Defence Civilians may also be exempted from paying tolls on roads and highways in the States/Union Territories for their private vehicles.
Thanking you.
Sincerely yours
(MUKESH SINGH)
Secretary/BPMS &
Member, JCM-II Level Council (MOD)
F.No.5(2)/2013/D(JCM)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
D(JCM) Section, Room No. 136, “B” Wing
Sena Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 24th September, 2013.
To
General Secretaries,
AIDEF, INDWF, BPMS & CDRA
Sub:- Next Steering Committee Meeting for the 90th Departmental Council (JCM) of the Ministry of Defence scheduled to be held on 27.9.2013 in MoD under the Chairmanship of JS(E).
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Sir,
I am directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 8.8.2013 relating to the next Steering Committee Meeting for the 90th Departmental Council (JCM) of the Ministry of Defence scheduled to be held at 11.00 A.M. on 27.9.2013 in 123, Conference Hall, ‘B’ Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi.
2. A copy of the Agenda papers for the meeting prepared on the basis of the points raised by the Staff Side and the comments/status given thereon by the Official Side, is sent herewith. You are requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting along with other nominated member.
Yours faithfully,
(R.K. Jaiswal)
Under Secretary (JCM)
Tel: No. 2301 1260
Action: D(Mov)
Comments
D(Mov) (Encl.40-A)
The subject matter is not being dealt with by D(Mov). However, as per the Deptt. of Road Transport & Highways Notification dated 5.12.2008, mechanical vehicles used for official purposes by the MoD including which are eligible for exemption in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Toll (Army & Air Force) Act, 1901 and rules made thereunder as extended to Navy also, are exempted from payment of fee.
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