If you are a Fastag user, then this is important news for you. From tomorrow i.e. February 17, 2025, some rules related to Fastag are changing. National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has made some changes regarding toll tax and Fastag rules. These changes are being implemented to simplify toll tax collection, so that people do not face any problem. If Fastag users do not pay attention to these rules, then they may also have to pay double tax. Let us know what these new rules are.

When will payment not be made?

According to a circulation issued by NPCI on January 28, 2025, if the Fastag remains blacklisted for one hour before reading or 10 minutes after reading, then payment will not be made. At the same time, if the Fastag balance is low or the Fastag is blocked for some reason, then the transaction will be rejected. In such a case, double the toll fee will be charged from the vehicle owner as a penalty.

These rules of Fastag will be applicable from February 17

If the Fastag is blacklisted till 60 minutes before the tag read, then payment will not be made.

Users will get a 70-minute window to improve their Fastag status.

If blacklisted due to low balance or technical reasons, 70 minutes will be given for recharge.

Even if there is a negative balance in the Fastag, the vehicle will pass through the toll plaza. After the vehicle passes, the toll charge will be deducted from the security deposit of the Fastag.

The amount deducted from the security deposit will be returned on the next recharge.

When can Fastag be blacklisted?

If there is low balance

If toll tax is not paid

If payment fails

If KYC is not updated

If there is a mistake in the chassis number and registration number of the vehicle

Make sure to keep these things in mind

Keep sufficient balance in the Fastag wallet

Make sure to maintain a minimum balance of Rs 100.

Do not ignore SMS and notifications coming from the bank.

Keep checking the balance and status from the MyFASTag app.

Turn on the auto recharge feature in Fastag.

Keep the mobile number linked to the Fastag account updated.

Stick the tag properly on the windscreen.

Use only one Fastag for one vehicle.