FASTAG BASED TOLL COLLECTION AND DIGITAL TOLLING SYSTEM - 22nd July 2026 - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways - Gazette Notification PDF
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has implemented a FASTag-based Annual Pass for non-commercial vehicles, effective since August 15, 2025, to improve operational efficiency. The government is also transitioning toward barrier-less tolling using Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) technology, combining RFID and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR). Key current actions include the live operation of five barrier-less fee plazas and the invitation of bids for an additional 104 locations.
Key Points / Main Content
FASTag Annual Pass Scheme
- Eligibility: Applicable to non-commercial cars, jeeps, and vans.
- Cost and Validity: Priced at Rs. 3,075 for the year 2026-27; valid for one year or up to 200 fee plaza crossings, whichever occurs first.
- Adoption: As of June 2026, over 77 lakh passes have been issued, accounting for approximately 33% of car/jeep/van electronic toll transactions.
Grievance Redressal Mechanisms
- Contact Channels: Users can report fee-related issues via the 24×7 Toll-Free Helpline (1033), email (falsededuction@ihmcl.com), or the RajmargYatra App.
- Support: FASTag issuer bank helplines are also available to address highway user concerns.
Digital Tolling Ecosystem and Security
- Market Penetration: Approximately 98% of user fee collection is currently processed through FASTag under the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program.
- Security Framework: Transactions are secured through a tripartite system involving the Acquirer Bank, the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) as the Central Clearing House, and the FASTag Issuer Bank.
Implementation of Barrier-Less Tolling
- Technology: Implementation of MLFF using ANPR with AI analytics and RFID-based FASTag to allow vehicles to pass without stopping or slowing down.
- Current Status: 17 fee plazas have been awarded for this technology; five are currently live (Choryasi, Mundka, Gharaunda, Manoharpura, and Daulatpura).
- Expansion: Bids have been invited for implementation at an additional 104 fee plazas across various National Highways.
Impact Analysis
Non-commercial Road Users (Cars/Jeeps/Vans) Impact They benefit from increased convenience and cost savings through the Annual Pass scheme and experience reduced travel time due to barrier-less tolling. Action Required Users must pay Rs. 3,075 to activate the Annual Pass for 2026-27 and can utilize the 1033 helpline or RajmargYatra App for any fee-related grievances.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Impact The authority experiences improved operational integrity, transparency in collection, and enhanced traffic flow through the deployment of AI and RFID technologies. Action Required NHAI must manage the ongoing bidding process for the 104 additional fee plazas and maintain the multiple grievance redressal channels.
Financial Institutions (NPCI, Acquirer Banks, and Issuer Banks) Impact These entities are integral to the secure ecosystem required to process and record every FASTag transaction in a central repository. Action Required They must ensure continuous participation in the Electronic Toll Collection system, as no transaction can take place without the coordination of all three stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
FASTag based Annual Pass: A subscription scheme for non-commercial vehicles allowing up to 200 fee plaza crossings or one year of travel on National Highways for a fixed fee of Rs. 3,075.
National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC): The nationwide program under which FASTag-based electronic toll collection is implemented to ensure secure and transparent user fee collection.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): The primary agency responsible for establishing grievance redressal mechanisms and managing user fee-related issues on National Highways.
Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF): A barrier-less tolling technology using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), AI analytics, and RFID (FASTag) to enable seamless vehicle movement.
National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI): The central clearing house (CCH) responsible for processing electronic toll transactions between acquirer and issuer banks.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
FASTAG BASED TOLL COLLECTION AND
DIGITAL TOLLING SYSTEM
प्रव तथ: 22 JUL 2026 4:59PM by PIB Delhi
The Government has introduced a FASTag based Annual Pass for non-commercial cars, jeeps, and
vans, which has come into effect from 15th August, 2025. Under this scheme, an Annual Pass can be
activated on payment of Rs. 3,075/- for the year 2026-27 and allows travel through all National
Highway/National Expressway fee plazas for one year or up to 200 fee plaza crossings, whichever is
earlier. As of June, 2026, more than 77 lakh Annual Passes have been issued registering 63 crore
transactions on National Highway Fee Plazas. Presently, around 33% of total Electronic Toll Collection
(ETC) transactions done by car/jeep/van are Annual Pass Transactions. The Annual Pass scheme has
improved operational efficiency and enhanced the convenience of road users.
The Government through National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has established multiple
grievance redressal mechanisms for addressing user fee-related issues on National Highways. Complaints
can be lodged through the National Highways 24×7 Toll-Free Helpline 1033, the dedicated email falseded
uction@ihmcl.com, the respective FASTag issuer bank helplines, as well as through the RajmargYatra
App. These mechanisms are effective, transparent, and easily accessible to road users.
Further, to ensure operational integrity and transparency in user fee collection on National Highways,
the Government has implemented FASTag-based electronic toll collection system. Presently,
approximately more than 98% of user fee collection takes place through FASTag under National
Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) program. All the FASTag transactions are processed in a secure
ecosystem involving Toll Management System Software, Acquirer Bank at fee plaza, National Payment
Corporation of India (NPCI) as Central Clearing House (CCH) and FASTag Issuer Bank. The
transaction involves a transparent process wherein the deducted user fee (Toll) is informed to the
highway users and recorded in a central repository. The Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system is
designed as such that no FASTag transaction can take place without the participation of all three
stakeholders i.e., Acquirer Bank at user fee plaza, NPCI and Issuer Bank.
The Apex Committee and High-Level Empowered Committee consisting of Experts from Industry
and Academia, in view of security and privacy considerations, breach and overall operational
control, have recommended further deliberations for GPS-based barrier-free tolling system.
However, in an effort to enhance toll operations and enable seamless movement of vehicles, the
Government has decided to implement MLFF through Automatic Number Plate Recognition
(ANPR) with AI analytics and RFID-based Electronic Toll Collection (FASTag) which facilitates
barrier-less tolling, where the user fee shall be charged from the vehicle users without having to
stop, slow down or stay in a given lane. Multi-Lane Free Flow based barrier less tolling using
existing FASTag (RFID)+ANPR/AI- Technology has been awarded on 17 fee plazas as per
Annexure A. Out of 17 awarded fee plazas, 05 fee plazas have already gone Live i.e., Choryasi FeePlaza (Surat, Gujarat); Mundka Fee Plaza (Delhi); Gharaunda Fee Plaza (Haryana); Manoharpura
Fee Plaza (Rajasthan); Daulatpura Fee Plaza (Rajasthan). Further, bids have been invited for
additional 104 fee plazas as per Annexure B.
ANNEXURE A
The details of fee plazas for which Request for Proposal (RFP) has been awarded for implementation of
barrier less tolling:
S. Fee Plaza NH/ State
No.
1. Choryasi NH-48 in Gujarat
2. Mundka UER-II in Delhi
3. Daulatpura NH-48 in Rajasthan
4. Manoharpura NH-48 in Rajasthan
5. Shahjahanpur NH-48 in Rajasthan
6. Gharaunda NH-44 in Haryana
7. Nemili / SriPerumbadur NH-48 in Tamil Nadu
8. Chennasamaduram NH-48 in Tamil Nadu
9. Paranur NH-45 in Tamil Nadu
10. Kasepalli NH-44 in Andhra Pradesh
11. Amakthadu NH-44 in Andhra Pradesh
12. Marur NH-44 in Andhra Pradesh
13. Chalakwadi NH-50 in Maharashtra
14. Hiwargaon Pavasa NH-50 in Maharashtra
15. Badarpur Faridabad NH-19 in Haryana
16. Boraich NH-48 in Gujarat
17. Madanpur NH-31 in AssamANNEXURE B
The details of fee plazas for which Request for Proposal (RFP) has been invited for implementation of
barrier less tolling:
Sl. No. Fee Plaza Name NH Number
1. Sirohi Bahali 148B
2. Kathuwas 11
3. Ghamroj Sohna Road 248A
4. Kiranj 148NA
5. Bhanera 34
6. Chota Mawana 34
7. Mujhera 709AD
8. Chandlana 152D
9. Mohna 152D
10. Kheri Sharaf Ali 152D
11. Bahri 152D
12. Amrawali Khera 152D
13. Kilazafargarh 152D
14. Bainsi 152D
15. Kharkhara 152D
16. Kherari 152D
17. Dadri 152D
18. Buchawas 152D
19. Bhalkhi 152D20. Jat Guwana 152D
21. Pabnawa 152D
22. Jamni NH 152D 152D
23. Chabri 152D
24. Kurana 334
25. Jiwana 709B
26. Tamsabad 709AD
27. Patnipratapur 709AA
28. Bhuni 709A
29. Jagaheri 709AD
30. Dabhedi 709B
31. Sivaya 334
32. Dakan kotra 48
33. Jaswantgarh (Gogunda) 27
34. Malera 27
35. Kishorepura 52
36. Beermandi 52
37. Mandana 52
38. Biratiya Kalan 25
39. Binawas 25
Sl. No. Fee Plaza Name NH Number40. Dangiyawas 125A
41. Manaklao-TP-02 125A
42. Tankla 62
43. Netra 62
44. Hingonia 148C
45. Sitarampura 148C
46. Kishangarh 48
47. Thikariya 48
48. Tatiawas 52
49. Akhepura 52
50. Thirpali Badi 709 Extn.
51. Titoli 11A Extn.
52. Rabawata 11A Extn.
53. Pipili 316
54. Pudapada & Nildungri 53
55. Dakuamunda 55
56. Hatibari 55
57. Jharpokharia 49
58. Padmanavapur 18
59. Sukhuapada 18
60. Khairamunda 53
61. Hasanpur (Sainkul) 2062. Khantaghar (Dhenkikote) 20
63. Banajodi (Padmapur) 20
64. Khireitangiri 49
65. Jansanpur 49
66. Kandra 520
67. Darjing 143
68. Jamudihi 520
69. Balani 143
70. Bharthana 48
71. Mandva 48
72. Bhadbhid 751
73. Kobadi 51
74. Rohisa 51
75. Nageshri 51
76. Velva 51
77. Sundarpara 51
78. Pithai 47
79. Vavadikhurd 47
80. Vantada 48
81. Kathpur 48
82. Bhagwada 48
83. Bharudi 2784. Pithadiya 27
85. Kuchadi 51
86. Okhamadhi 51
87. Dharampur-Danta 151A
88. Gadoi 151
89. Dari 151
Sl. No. Fee Plaza Name NH Number
90. Gorsar 51
91. Tarana 151A
92. Varshamedi 341
93. Kukma 341
94. Panthangi 65
95. Korlaphadu 65
96. Chillakallu 65
97. Komatipalli 163
98. Komalla 163
99. Painampalli 365A
100. Singarenipally 365BB
101. Mandamarri 363
102. Sarandi 363
103. Taddanpally 161104. Dharmaram 161
This information was given by Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a
written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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