Overview
- Rahul Narwekar directed the state to fully enforce the toll exemption for electric vehicles on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, the Nagpur–Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg and Atal Setu within eight days.
- The Speaker declared any toll taken from EVs after the policy took effect to be illegal and told officials to stop such charges immediately.
- Transport minister Dadaji Bhuse acknowledged ongoing deductions and said implementation stalled due to pending FASTag–Vahan integration, promising to expedite the rollout.
- Refunds will be issued for tolls charged since August 22 upon submission of receipts, though one report cites eligibility from May 23.
- Narwekar also pressed for stronger charging infrastructure, urging installation of higher-capacity 120 kW chargers to reduce charging times.