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What is FASTag rules in India?
On 8 November 2017, it was followed up by making FASTag mandatory on all new vehicles sold in India after December 2017. On 19 October 2019, it was announced that FASTag will be mandatory on all National Highways from 1 December 2019 and non-FASTag users will be charged double the toll.
Can we pass toll without FASTag?
Yes. Since 16 February 2021, the Government of India has made it mandatory for users to have FASTag installed on their four-wheeler vehicles. Without having the FASTag, the user will have to pay double the toll amount.
Do you have to pay toll tax if delayed for 3 minutes?
Social Media has been abuzz with the following news for the last 3 days. The news refers to a RTI reply from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) which says if a vehicle is delayed for more than 3 minutes at a toll plaza, then one needn’t pay the toll tax.
Did you know there is a 3 Minute Rule for toll plazas?
Now, in a development that has left many pleasantly surprised, an important, and a really less known, toll plaza 3 minute rule in India has come to light. Mr. Hariom Jindal, an advocate, filed an RTI last year about the toll plaza waiting rules in India.
What is the maximum time required to clear a toll booth?
In response to his query regarding the max. time in which a vehicle should clear all the procedure of toll payment, NHAI has clearly stated that the max. waiting period for any vehicle to clear the toll booth is around 2 minutes and 50 seconds. This toll plaza 3 minute rule applies to every type of vehicle, regardless of its size.
Is waiting time at toll plazas reduced after FASTag implementation?
According to the Ministry, waiting time at toll plazas has reduced drastically after the implementation of the FASTag. (HT) 1 min read . Updated: 31 May 2021, 05:50 AM IST Edited By Sangeeta Ojha This piece of news is surely going to bring joy for many travellers who are apprehensive about the long queues at toll plazas in spite of having a FASTag.