India, June 26 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Thursday dismissed reports claiming that toll tax would be imposed on two-wheelers, labelling them as "fake news." It clarified that the government has no such proposal under consideration and there are no plans to introduce toll charges for two-wheeler vehicles. Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari also supported NHAI's clarification, criticising media outlets for spreading misinformation.

In a post from its official handle, NHAI said, "#FactCheck: Some sections of the media have reported that the Government of India plans to levy user fees on two-wheelers. #NHAI would like to clarify that no such proposal is under consideration. There are no plans to...