State Government Departments

• Toll on state roads is regulated by the respective state governments.
  
• Departments such as the Public Works Department oversee toll policies.
  
• State road and transport authorities manage toll operations.
  
• They draft rules in accordance with state-specific laws and policies.
  
• Their role includes planning, execution, and monitoring of toll projects.
  

State Highway Development Corporations

• Many states operate through State Road Development Corporations.
  
• These are autonomous bodies formed for road development and toll regulation.
  
• They act as implementing agencies for toll collection on state highways.
  
• They manage contracts, project financing, and toll plaza setup.
  
• They ensure compliance with contractual obligations by private operators.
  

Public-Private Partnership Units

• Toll projects are often developed under state-level PPP models.
  
• Private entities collect tolls as per agreements with state authorities.
  
• These projects follow rules set by the state for rate fixation and toll periods.
  
• Toll revisions and user charges are approved by state regulators.
  
• Monitoring committees ensure that toll rules are followed by concessionaires.
  

Legislative and Regulatory Framework

• State tolls are governed by specific acts or government orders.
  
• Each state may have its own legislation for toll road development.
  
• Legal provisions include toll rights, collection methods, and penalties.
  
• Amendments and notifications are issued by the state cabinet or transport ministry.
  
• Dispute resolution mechanisms are also included in the legal framework.
  

Enforcement and Local Oversight

• Toll enforcement on state roads is supported by local police and transport officers.
  
• Regional authorities check compliance at toll plazas and roadside checkpoints.
  
• Grievance redressal systems are managed at district or state levels.
  
• Monitoring teams inspect toll operations for irregularities.
  
• Toll violations are reported to local enforcement for appropriate action.