Under the new rule, vehicles entering a fee plaza without a valid, functional FASTag will be charged twice the applicable user fee, if the fee payment is made in cash.
Users who opt to pay the fee via the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) will be charged only 1.25 times the applicable user fee for that category of the vehicle.
This amendment aims to strengthen the fee collection process, enhance transparency in toll collection and promote ease of commuting for the National Highway users.
This notification will come into effect from November 15.
The latest amendment to the National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008 reflect the Centre’s commitment to leveraging technology for efficient toll collection and reducing congestion at the toll plazas.
The revised rules will encourage the adoption of digital payments, enhance transparency in toll operations and improve the overall user experience on National Highways.