Shimla/Patiala, March 24 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to review its decision to sharply increase entry fee for vehicles from other states, following strong objections from Punjab and protests in border areas, said people familiar with the matter.

The issued was discussed in a cabinet meeting, headed by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, here on Monday. From April 1, the Himachal government had planned to increase the entry toll for private/personal cars from Rs.70 to Rs.170. Similar increases were introduced across other vehicle categories at six entry barriers across the state.

The issue, which was also raised in the Punjab assembly, prompted Sukhu to seek a detailed review from the excise and taxation department....