New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Toll Tax on Indian Army Personnel: Questions may arise over the facilities and exemptions provided to the soldiers who are deployed day and night in the service of the country. One such question is whether army personnel have to pay toll tax. It is typically believed that soldiers are completely exempt from toll, but the reality is a little different. Here's what the rules say -

A soldier on duty, travelling in a government vehicle, does not have to pay toll tax, according to the Indian Tolls (Army and Air Force) Act, 1901. In such a scenario, soldiers will be required to show their identity card and duty-related document at the toll plaza.

Soldiers travelling in their personal vehicles when not on duty must pay to...