Shimla, Mar 31 (PTI) Vehicles plying on sealed and restricted roads in Shimla town without a valid permit could soon face hefty fines under the Shimla Road Users and Pedestrians (Public Safety and Convenience) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was introduced in the state Assembly on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu tabled the Bill, which proposes stricter penalties and higher permit fees for vehicles entering restricted areas, including the Mall Road.
Under the proposed amendments, vehicles found plying on sealed roads without a valid permit would face a fine of Rs 10,000, while those on restricted roads without permission would be fined Rs 5,000. Violation of the terms and conditions of permits would attract a penalty of Rs 2,000.
Besides the Mall Road, the road from Navbahar to Ridge, Chora Shimla to the Mall and Ridge, IGMC to Ridge, AG office to CTO and the road from Boulieganj via the Advance Study Centre to Vidhan Sabha are among the sealed and restricted roads in Shimla town.
The Bill also proposes a steep hike in permit fees.
The annual fee for permits for sealed roads would rise from Rs 2,500 to Rs 10,000, while the fee for daily permits would increase from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000.
Further, the authority to issue passes for restricted roads would shift from the Deputy Commissioner to the Secretary (Home). The processing fee for permits would also be increased from Rs 100 to Rs 500.
The Bill further states that authorised police personnel may reduce the penalty by up to 50 per cent if the fine is paid on the spot. PTI BPL NB NB
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