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What is FASTag on toll?
The FASTag facility is a cashless model wherein the entire toll tax amount is collected through the FASTag without having to stop the vehicle. The FASTag is linked to the user’s prepaid account, such as a Paytm wallet, and is then fixed to the windscreen of his/her vehicle.
How does a FASTag work?
How does the FASTag scanner work? With the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, the FASTag scanner scans the tag affixed on the vehicle and automatically deducts the toll amount from the linked prepaid account, such as a Paytm wallet.
Do army personnel need FASTag?
Those who are exempted from paying toll don’t need FASTags. For instance, judges, lawmakers, ministers, top bureaucrats, top military officers and emergency service workers, among others are exempted.
Do army officers have to pay toll?
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has stated that exemption from payment of toll on national highways to defence personnel is available only when they are “on duty”. No exemption is available if they are travelling in a private vehicle while being “off duty”.
How does FASTag works in India?
FASTag is affixed to the windscreen of the vehicle and is linked to a prepaid account. Toll payments are made through RFID, as the vehicle drives through the toll gate, which means you do not have to stop at a toll plaza on your journey.
Is FASTag necessary for every vehicle in India?
According to the mandate of Indian Government, NHAI has made this rule that, when your vehicle crosses a toll plaza, then Fastag must be attached on the Windscreen of your vehicle. It means that Fastag has become necessary for every Vehicle. So the question is, do our Force and and Defence personnel also have to apply Fastag on their Vehicle.
With the help of a FASTag, you will not have to stop your vehicle at toll plazas to pay the toll. As soon as the vehicle crosses the toll plaza, the toll fee will get deducted from the bank account/prepaid wallet linked to the FASTag affixed on the vehicle’s windscreen. An activated FASTtag works on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.
How do I avail toll concession on FASTag?
As per the IHMCL website, “If you reside within a range of 10 km from the toll plaza, you can avail a concession on toll to be paid via your FASTag. In such a case, you need to submit the required documents – proof of residence at the bank, nearest POS location to validate that your residential address is within 10 km of a particular toll plaza.
What are the documents required to activate FASTag?
At the time of activation, you need to submit the KYC (Know Your Customer) documentation as per the KYC policy of the bank. Apart from the KYC documentation, you need to submit Registration Certificate (RC) of the vehicle along with the application for FASTag to the bank.