Toll On Chandigarh-Manali Highway To Get Costlier At Takoli And Dohlunala; A Bid To Offset Damage Repair Cost

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Toll Collection Resumes

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Closure Duration

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Basis Of Rates

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Assessing Repair

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Higher Charges Of Toll

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Why Did Toll Collection Stop

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Takoli Plaza's Dates

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Project Director Of NHAI

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