Contrary to some media reports that the Ministry of Finance has made amendments to the Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022, (Act 1080) to bring back road tolls in the country, the ministry has denied it.
A letter from the Ministry of Finance addressed to the Ministry of Roads and Highways said “recommended rates for input by the Ministry of Roads and Highways to enable this Ministry to finalize the schedule of fees under the upcoming Legislative Instrument.”
However, the Ministry in a letter responding to the issue indicated that the letter is a leaked document and only “sought to convey proposed rates for the tolling of roads and highways to the Ministry of Roads and Highway as part of broader consultations on the revenue generation policy.”
It explained that the fees and charges quoted in the letter are only part of proposals made to the relevant stakeholders for broader consultations before a final decision is taken.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
