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One Vehicle, One FASTag Rule Implemented By NHAI; Details About KYC, Online Recharge & More Inside

This rule is being implemented to discourage drivers from using one FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple FASTags to a single vehicle.

by Tashika Tyagi
One Vehicle, One FASTag Rule Implemented By NHAI; Details About KYC, Online Recharge & More Inside

As of April 1, 2024, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented the much-talked-about ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ rule. This rule aims to deter the practice of using a single FASTag for multiple vehicles as well as linking multiple FASTags to a particular vehicle. To help you understand this rule better, we have listed out everything you need to know about it here.

NHAI Rolls Out One Vehicle, One FASTag Rule

One Vehicle One FASTag
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With a penetration rate of about 98% and with over 8 crore users, FASTag has truly changed the face of driving and electronic toll collection systems in India. People, however, were facing issues like linking the FASTag of one vehicle to many others or using more than one FASTag on a single vehicle. So, in January 2024, the NHAI announced its initiative of ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’.

NHAI believes this will help discourage the use of a single FASTag for multiple vehicles or linking multiple FASTags to a particular vehicle. The compliance of this rule was delayed to March-end due to the issues faced by Paytm FASTag users. Therefore, the NHAI was forced to delay the implementation till April.

Also Read: No Paytm FASTag From March 15; Here Are Alternative NHAI-Authorised Banks You Can Get It From

Important Things FASTag Users Need To Know About

One Vehicle One FASTag
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Here are a few things FASTag users need to keep in mind with regard to the One Vehicle, One FASTag rule.

  1. To begin with, NHAI has urged all users to complete their ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) process in accordance with the RBI guidelines. In failing to do so, the FASTag will get deactivated/blacklisted by banks post-February 29, 2024.
  2. You can recharge your FASTag from any bank! This rule simply deters individuals from acquiring multiple FASTags. You are free to recharge your FASTag using any bank and payment methods like BBPS, UPI, net banking, etc.
  3. To check if your vehicle is linked with multiple FASTags or not, you can visit NPCI’s website here, add in the required details, and check your vehicle’s status.
  4. In case of an incomplete KYC, you will receive notification via email, SMS, or through issuing bank’s application interface regarding the same.
  5. If you haven’t updated your KYC after two years of completion, then you will be restricted from recharging your wallet.
  6. To update your KYC, visit the IHMCL website here, fill in the required details, and submit the documents. Your KYC request will be processed within 7 working days, as per the authorities.

We hope this importation was helpful to you all! For any more information, you can browse through NPCI’s website.

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