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Haryana Man Gets Rs 6,800 After Toll Double Charge
Haryana man wins Rs 6,800 after toll plaza charged him twice.
In brief
Haryana man wins Rs 6,800 after toll plaza charged him twice. A Haryana motorist received Rs 6,800 from a toll plaza and construction company after being wrongly charged twice for a single toll. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Haryana Man Wins Rs 6,800
A Haryana consumer commission ordered a toll plaza and construction company to pay Rs 6,800 after wrongly charging a motorist twice for the same toll.
Motorist Alleges Double Toll Charge
The motorist claimed he was charged Rs 130 for a Rs 65 toll and later had Rs 65 deducted from his Paytm wallet after disputing the extra charge.
Toll Operator Claims FASTag Issue
The toll plaza and construction company said the FASTag malfunctioned and the motorist verified the issue before paying the toll.
Commission Finds Evidence Unrebutted
The commission found the motorist's evidence unrebutted as the respondents failed to provide evidence despite multiple opportunities.
Rs 6,800 Relief Ordered
The commission directed the respondents to pay Rs 1,300 for the amount involved and Rs 5,500 for compensation and costs, totaling Rs 6,800.
Commission Rejects Maintainability Objection
The commission rejected the respondents' objection to the complaint's maintainability, holding the motorist's evidence was cogent and convincing.
At a glance
A Haryana motorist received Rs 6,800 from a toll plaza and construction company after being wrongly charged twice for a single toll.
