Himachal Govt reduces pass fees for private vehicles on sealed, restricted roads in Shimla
Shashi Bhushan Purohit
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), July 29, 2026: The Himachal Pradesh government has reduced pass fees for private vehicles using sealed and restricted roads in Shimla following the promulgation of the Shimla Road Users and Pedestrians (Public Safety and Convenience) Amendment Ordinance, 2026.
Under the amended provisions, the annual pass fee for private vehicles on sealed roads has been reduced from ₹15,000 to ₹8,000 per road. Similarly, the annual fee for restricted roads has been lowered from ₹5,000 to ₹3,000 per vehicle.
The ordinance also introduces the option of obtaining passes for a six-month period. Private vehicle owners will now have to pay ₹4,500 for a six-month pass for each sealed road and ₹2,000 for each restricted road.
Earlier, vehicle owners were not allowed to obtain passes for shorter durations and had to purchase an annual pass by paying the full fee.
The amendment is aimed at providing relief and greater convenience to private vehicle owners in Shimla.