Feb 15, 2021
By: Navdeep Yadav...is being made mandatory for all vehicles in the country from February 15, midnight.
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Till now, toll plazas had a cash lane to accept payment in cash. However, there will be no such lanes from February 16.
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FASTag reloadable tag enables an automatic deduction of toll by the National Highway Authority of India.
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FASTag has a one-time fee of ₹200, a Reissuance fee of ₹100, and a refundable security deposit of ₹200.
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You can buy FASTag through authorized banks, e-payment portals and also from booths set up next to most toll plazas.
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"M" category is for vehicles with 4-wheels for carrying passengers and "N" for vehicles with 4-wheels for carrying goods.
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Vehicle owners with no FASTag will have to pay twice the fee at electronic toll plazas across India.
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The government had extended the registration date several times before, and now it would not be extended anymore.
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In case the FASTag is not valid or functional, you will still have to pay twice the applicable fee.
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It has been done to promote digital payment, reduce congestion and fuel consumption at the fee plazas.
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