HC waives toll collection from Fire Service vehicles

HC waives toll collection from Fire Service vehicles

The High Court (HC) has directed the authorities concerned not to collect toll from fire service vehicles  while plying on expressways, highways, important bridges, ferries and roads.The HC also issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain as to why toll collection on fire service vehicles should not be declared illegal.

A two-member HC bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Masud Hossain Dolon passed the order after hearing a writ petition filed in this regard.

Earlier, on May 7 lawyer Mohammad Monir Uddin filled the writ petition in public interest.