Dharamshala, Feb. 24 -- Himachal Pradesh government is introducing FASTag-based entry tax collection at all 55 toll barriers in a phased manner to streamline entry tax payments and reduce waiting time for commuters entering the state.

In the first phase, the FASTag-based entry tax facility will be implemented at six places, including Garamaura in Bilaspur district, Parwanoo (Main), Tipra Bypass (Parwanoo) in Solan district, Govindghat in Sirmaur district, Kandwal in Kangra district, Mehatpur in Una district and Baddi in Solan district.

A state government spokesperson on Sunday said that the government has decided to auction-cum-tender all entry tax barriers for the financial year 2025-26, expecting a 7.5% increase in entry tax revenue c...