Nepal, July 18 -- After a six-year hiatus, the government is reviving the road toll system-known locally as Patake Dastur-aimed at collecting fees from vehicles using upgraded highways. This renewed push comes as part of broader efforts to finance road maintenance and infrastructure upgrades through user-based revenue models.

The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) has already endorsed the Road Toll Collection (Procedure) Regulation 2081 BS, setting the stage for toll collection to begin. The first implementation will be along the much-anticipated Nagdhunga Tunnel Road, where tolls ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 500 have been proposed, depending on the vehicle type.

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