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Government Launches FASTag Annual Pass
Context:
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has introduced a FASTag-based Annual Pass Scheme for non-commercial vehicles.
Background on FASTag:
- FASTag is an electronic toll collection system in India operated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH).
- It uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for direct toll payment without stopping at plazas.
About the Annual Pass Scheme (2025):
- Introduced through amendment in the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008 via Gazette Notification G.S.R. 388(E) dated 17 June 2025.
- Applicable for non-commercial cars, jeeps, vans.
- Activated on payment of ?3000.
- Validity:One year OR 200 fee plaza crossings (whichever is earlier).
- In closed user systems, entry + exit together count as one crossing.
- Applicable on National Highways (NH) and National Expressways (NE) only; States may adopt it with technical support.
Recent Rationalization of Fee (July 2025):
- Toll fee on structures (bridges, tunnels, flyovers) is calculated as:
- 10 times length of structure + length of road, or
- 5 times total length of section, whichever is lesser.
Significance:
- Reduces frequent recharge burden on FASTag users.
- Provides cost relief for frequent travelers on NH/NE.
- Promotes digital toll collection and seamless transport.
- Supports government’s push for cashless economy and congestion-free highways.
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