Public Works Minister Vijay Inder Singla today said the had waived licence fee for projects run by registered non-governmental organisations or not-for-profit organisations for the welfare of the destitute and specially-abled people. The Cabinet minister said the notification in this regard had also been issued and benefits would be extended to all eligible beneficiaries with immediate effect.
Singla said the licence fee was levied towards allowing road access to projects or institutions. All constructions, including petrol stations, educational institutions, hotels, etc., needed to apply for a licence to get access to state highways, major districts roads, other district or rural roads.
Prior to the notification, the welfare institutions had to submit licence fee ranging from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh for a period of five years.