In a significant move to encourage digital payments and eliminate cash transactions at user fee plazas on national highways for non-FASTag users, the Government of India has amended the National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. Under the new rule, vehicles entering the fee plaza without a valid, functional FASTag will be charged double the applicable user fee if the fee is paid in cash. Users who choose to pay the fee through Unified Payment Interface (UPI) will be charged only 1.25 times the applicable user fee for that category of vehicle. For example, if a vehicle has a valid FASTag user fee of ₹100, the fee will be ₹200 if paid in cash and ₹125 if paid through UPI.
The latest amendments to the National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008 reflect the Government of India’s commitment to leveraging technology for efficient toll collection and reducing congestion at toll plazas. The amended rules will encourage the adoption of digital payments, enhance transparency in toll operations, and improve the overall user experience on national highways.
