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Govt revises truck overloading charges on National Highways, MoRTH introduces slab-based fees for excess load

Updated On: 14 April, 2026 06:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

The new rules, notified on Tuesday, will come into effect from April 15, 2026, and aim to improve compliance, road safety and protect highway infrastructure

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Officials said the move will help ensure safer travel conditions while extending the lifespan of highways. Representational Pic/File

Officials said the move will help ensure safer travel conditions while extending the lifespan of highways. Representational Pic/File

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Tuesday officially announced a revised fee structure for overloaded trucks travelling on national highways.

The new rules, notified on Tuesday, will come into effect from April 15, 2026, and aim to improve compliance, road safety and protect highway infrastructure, reported the PTI.

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