Video of Army Officer's Toll Dispute Highlights Rules on Defence Personnel Exemptions

A viral video from a Madhya Pradesh toll plaza shows an Indian Army officer and his wife disputing toll payment, with the toll operator explaining that exemptions apply only to personnel on official duty using service vehicles or valid passes. The incident has sparked debate about toll exemption rules for defence personnel, highlighting confusion over regulations governed by the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008, and the Indian Toll (Army and Air Force) Rules, 1942. Authorities emphasize exemptions are conditional and not automatic for private vehicle use.