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NHAI asks FASTag issuer banks to validate vehicle registration numbers to enhance accuracy| India News

NHAI asks FASTag issuer banks to validate vehicle registration numbers to enhance accuracy| India News

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New Delhi: State-owned NHAI on Wednesday said it has issued directions to all FASTag issuer banks to undertake immediate validation of vehicle registration numbers to enhance the accuracy and reliability of data in the electronic toll collection system. People register for FASTag at a Taswade toll plaza on the Pune-Bangalore national highway, in Karad on February 17. (PTI Photo) NHAI, in a statement, said the decision follows receipt of complaints regarding instances where the VRN (vehicle registration number) captured by FASTag readers does not match the actual registration number displayed on the vehicle number plate. Such discrepancies have the potential to undermine enforcement mechanisms and may lead to revenue evasion and also attract other penal provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, it added. It has been observed that a considerable number of such mismatches are associated with FASTags issued prior to their issuance with the VAHAN database, the statement said. During that period, validation mechanisms were relatively limited and relied more on manual processes, leading to potential inconsistencies in vehicle identification records, it noted. …

Details on payment modes, fines, new rules| India News

Details on payment modes, fines, new rules| India News

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In a move towards seamless journey and doing away with long queues, the government has notified a new rule where cash will be discontinued from toll plazas, starting April 10. With the new rule, the government is looking at improving traffic flow, along with easing congestion, minimising disputes and commuters flashing their IDs to skip payment. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways have made a new rule that cash will not be accepted at any national highway toll booth. (PTI Photo) In a gazette notification issued on April 2, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said that a vehicle entering a toll gate can either pay through a FASTag or pay 1.25 times the fee through UPI. The provision of paying through cash on toll gates have completely been ruled out. What changes in your highway journey The ministry now mandates that a car must have a FASTag, failing which the commuter has the option of paying through UPI, but the fee becomes 1.25 times the normal rate. Also Read: Toll hiked by …

NHAI raises FASTag annual pass fee from April 1, check details

NHAI raises FASTag annual pass fee from April 1, check details

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Sunday announced a revision in the FASTag annual pass fee for the financial year 2026–27.   The fee has been increased from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,075 and the revised rate will come into effect from April 1, 2026. “NHAI has announced the revision of the applicable fee for the FASTag Annual Pass from the current Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,075 for the Financial Year 2026–27,” the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways said. According to NHAI, the revision has been made in line with the provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. The FASTag Annual Pass has been gaining popularity among private vehicle owners, with more than 56 lakh users currently availing the facility. The revised annual pass will continue to be available for eligible non-commercial vehicles that have a valid FASTag. It can be used at around 1,150 fee plazas located on national highways and expressways across the country. The FASTag Annual Pass allows users to avoid frequent recharges …

Cash May Hit Exit Lane With India’s National Highways To Go Fully Digital From April 1 | India News

Cash May Hit Exit Lane With India’s National Highways To Go Fully Digital From April 1 | India News

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Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 22:19 IST The government says it is contemplating completely discontinuing cash transactions at the national highway fee plazas across the country from April 1 Nitin Gadkari said a Request for Proposal (RFP) to implement a barrier-less tolling system has been invited or finalised across 21 fee plazas. Representational image From next financial year, starting April 1, the national highways across India may discontinue any cash transactions, leaving UPI payment as the only option in case of FASTag failure. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Friday said that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is contemplating completely discontinuing cash transactions at the national highway fee plazas across the country from April 1 to develop a fully digital national highway tolling ecosystem. “Post implementation, all toll payments at National Highway fee plazas will be processed exclusively through digital modes using FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The proposed measure is aimed at consolidating the gains achieved in Electronic Toll Collection and strengthening the efficiency and reliability of National Highway fee …

No need for routine KYV for cars once FASTag issued, decides NHAI; plugs gaps| India News

No need for routine KYV for cars once FASTag issued, decides NHAI; plugs gaps| India News

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NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to discontinue the practice of routinely requiring banks to conduct Know Your Vehicle (KYV) verification for all cars issued FASTags, a statement by the ministry of road transport and highways said on Thursday. Know Your Vehicle (KYV) is a verification mechanism designed to ensure FASTags are correctly mapped to vehicle registration numbers (FILE PHOTO) The move to overhaul the KYV system is a significant step toward improving public convenience and eliminating post-activation harassment faced by highway users, the ministry said. The changes would take effect on February 1. Know Your Vehicle (KYV) is a verification mechanism designed to ensure FASTags are correctly mapped to vehicle registration numbers, preventing misuse and revenue leakage at toll plazas. KYV will not be a routine requirement for existing vehicles with FASTags and verification will be triggered only if a complaint arises, such as cases of loose or duplicate tags, or mismatches between the vehicle number and the FASTag. In such instances, the issue will be flagged at the toll plaza, prompting …

No more FASTag: NHAI to introduce GNSS-based toll system from May 1, will help commuters

No more FASTag: NHAI to introduce GNSS-based toll system from May 1, will help commuters

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No more FASTag: Recently, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed in Nagpur that the GNSS-based system will be rolled out by the end of April. After some delays, it was first expected to launch on April 1. Now, the Centre plans to begin the rollout within the next 15 days. New Delhi: Travelling on roads will be further seamless from May 1, 2025 as the Central government is going to introduce a new GPS-based toll collection system. In this regard, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is preparing to move away from the widely used FASTag system and will adopt the advanced satellite-backed model that calculates tolls based on how far a vehicle travels. All you need to know about GPS-based toll collection The new toll collection system, known as the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), will replace FASTags soon, which have been in use since 2016. Even as the FASTags has speed up toll transactions, tehnical glitches at toll plazas led to delays and long queues. Apart from this, the system has also faced …

‘Difficult to fathom public not well equipped’: Bombay HC dismisses PIL against FASTag | Pune News

‘Difficult to fathom public not well equipped’: Bombay HC dismisses PIL against FASTag | Pune News

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The Bombay High Court on Thursday rejected a PIL challenging the decision to make FASTag mandatory for all vehicles, saying that it was difficult to fathom that people in India were not well-equipped to handle the system. A FASTag is a prepaid, rechargeable tag affixed to a vehicle’s windscreen that enables automatic toll payments when a vehicle crosses the boom barrier of a toll plaza. A bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati H Dangre passed a verdict on the PIL by Pune businessman Arjun Khanapure, who challenged circulars that mandated double fee instead of actual fee for a single journey as a penalty for vehicles without FASTag. He sought a lane for cash payment and rest for FASTag for commuters at all toll plazas. Story continues below this ad “The use of FASTag has been made user friendly as many options are open for instant recharge. It is difficult to fathom that the public in India is not well equipped to handle the FASTag and we find the submission of petitioner in …

What users need to know – India TV

What users need to know – India TV

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Image Source : FILE FASTag In a significant update for FASTag users, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced new regulations for toll collection, set to take effect from February 17, 2025. These changes aim to streamline toll tax collection and ensure a smoother experience for commuters. However, failure to comply with these rules could result in users paying double the toll fee. Here’s a breakdown of the updated FASTag rules and their implications. When will payments be rejected? According to a circular issued by NPCI on January 28, 2025, payments via FASTag will not be processed if: The FASTag was blacklisted up to one hour before the tag was read at the toll plaza or within ten minutes after it was read. The FASTag has insufficient balance or has been blocked for any reason. In such cases, vehicle owners will be required to pay double the toll amount as a penalty. Key FASTag rule changes effective from February 17, 2025 If the FASTag was blacklisted up to 60 …

20-kilometre Daily Toll Exemption For Locals Not New, Exists Under FASTag Too: Govt Explains

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As per the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008, those living in 20-km radius of a particular toll plaza can get concessions available for local vehicles. (Image: PTI) Under the FASTag system, the commuters had to submit the documents to the concessionaire validating the residence within 20-km of a particular plaza. The 20-kilometre relaxation under the satellite-based tolling is not new and similar exemptions were also given to locals in the FASTag system as well, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain said on Thursday. A new notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on a GPS-based tolling system was issued earlier this week that said that the road users can drive toll-free on a 20-kilometre section from both directions of the national highway if they use it daily. The new mode of electronic toll collection, based on satellite, will come into force next year. Speaking to the media, Jain explained that the 20-kilometre relaxation under the satellite-based tolling is not new and similar exemptions were …

FASTag KYC deadline ends today. How to update your details? Check here

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a crucial reminder to FASTag users, urging them to complete their KYC (Know Your Customer) update by Thursday (February 29) to avoid potential deactivation or blacklisting of their accounts. NHAI has introduced the “One Vehicle, One FASTag” initiative, discouraging using a single FASTag for multiple cars or associating multiple FASTags with one vehicle. (Representational Image) Stressing the importance of timely KYC updates for seamless toll payment experiences on national highways, NHAI has introduced the “One Vehicle, One FASTag” initiative, discouraging the use of a single FASTag for multiple cars or associating multiple FASTags with one vehicle. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. What is KYC and what if you fail to update? KYC serves to verify both your identity and address. Keeping your KYC information up to date ensures the efficient operation of your FASTag account and serves as a deterrent against potential misuse. Failure to update your FASTag KYC details by February 29 could result in your bank deactivating or …