As per Gazette Notification G.S.R. 1361(E), dated 02.11.2017, all vehicles under category M & N, sold after 1st of December 2017 are required to be fitted with FASTag by the manufacturer of the vehicle or its authorized dealer. To make availability widespread and maximizing existing vehicles to affix FASTags, Government has made it mandatory to affix FASTag for issuance of National Permit (N/P). A wide number of banks (22 numbers) have been certified to issue FASTag across the country. Further, bank neutral FASTag “NHAI FASTag” have been launched for easy availability at petrol-pump and on e-commerce site Amazon. By adopting these measures, Government endeavors to increase penetration of FASTag substantially and moving towards 100% cashless.

This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin J Gadkari in a written reply in Lok Sabha on June 27, 2019.


What is FASTag?

FASTag is a simple to use, reloadable tag which enables automatic deduction of toll charges and lets you pass through the toll plaza without stopping for the cash transaction. FASTag is linked to a prepaid account from which the applicable toll amount is deducted. The tag employs Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) technology and is affixed on the vehicle's windscreen after the tag account is active.

FASTag is a perfect solution for a hassle free trip on national highways. FASTag is presently operational at 180 toll plazas across national and state highways. More toll plazas will be brought under the FASTag program in the future.


Benefits:

1. Saves Fuel and Time: FASTag is read by the tag reader at the plaza and the toll amount is deducted automatically, when the vehicle approaches the toll plaza. The vehicle with FASTag doesn't need to stop at the toll plaza for the cash transaction.

2. SMS alerts for transactions: Customer will receive SMS alerts on his registered mobile numbers for all the transactions done in his tag account, low balance, etc.

3. Online recharge: Customer may recharge his TAG account online through, Credit Card/ Debit Card/ NEFT/ RTGS or Net Banking.

4. No need to carry cash: Customer doesn't need to worry about carrying cash for the toll payments.

5. Web portal for customers: Customers can access their statements by logging on the FASTag customer portal.

6. Validity of 5 Years

7. Incentive: You can avail a cashback upto 10% on Toll payments using FASTag.

8. Other benefits are:

(a) Environmental benefit:

  • Reduced air pollution,
  • Reduced use of paper                                                   

(b) Social benefit:

  • Reduced toll payment hassles,
  • Analytics for better highway management                               

(c) Economic benefit:

  • Reduced effort in management at toll plaza,
  • Reduced effort in monitoring centrally


How can I buy FASTag and what documents are required?

The customer may visit any of the Point of Sale (POS) locations at Toll Plazas/Issuer Agency to get your FASTag account created. Customer may call on customer care no. of the Issuer Agency to know more details. Customer need to submit a copy of the following documents along with the application for FASTag:

1. Registration Certificate (RC) of the vehicle.

2. Passport size photograph of the vehicle owner

3. KYC documents as per the category of the vehicle owner (viz. Individual/corporate):

A. For Individual:

  • ID proof and Address proof from the list mentioned:
  • Driving License
  • PAN Card
  • Passport
  • Voter ID Card
  • Aadhar Card (with address)

B. For Corporate customers and other details, please visit website of the participating banks/issuer Agency.


Note:

(i) Issue of FASTag is subject to verification of original documents mentioned above by the issuing agency.

(ii) Customers are advised to bring originals of above documents while visiting PoS for purchase of FASTag.

(iii) The FASTag will be fixed on the vehicle’s windshield by the representative of the Issuer Agency only.

(iv) Any representative of the vehicle owner can provide the above documentation and information and purchase the FASTag.


(Also read: Universal Smart Card Driving License)

(Also read: Government reduces the rate of ESI contribution from 6.5% to 4%)

(Also read: NEFT and RTGS charges will be waived from 1 July 2019)

(Also read: Signature of parents on CBSE Class X Marksheet cum Certificate for declaration of correct information)

(Also read: Government to remove requirement of minimum educational qualification for transport vehicle drivers)