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Compensation Portal for FASTag Annual Pass Scheme
- 22 Oct 2025
- 2 min read
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced a compensation portal designed to enhance toll operations.
- This platform will empower dedicated officials to oversee revenue sharing for the FASTag Annual Pass scheme, significantly reducing conflicts over revenue losses faced by toll operators (concessionaires).
- FASTag Annual Pass Scheme: It was launched by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in August 2025, allows private vehicles to travel seamlessly on National Highways and Expressways through a one-time payment of Rs 3,000 for one year or 200 crossings whichever comes first.
- It reduces frequent recharges, ensures transparent NPCI-backed transactions, and eases toll payments, promoting smooth digital commuting.
- The pass is non-transferable and valid only for non-commercial cars, jeeps, and vans after checking through the VAHAN database.
- The Annual Pass currently excludes State Highways, but regular FASTag is applicable, and technical support will be provided if states implement the pass system.
- FASTag: It is an electronic toll collection system that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and integrated with the NPCI for automatic, cashless payments via linked bank accounts or prepaid wallets.
- NHAI has launched the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' initiative that aims to discourage user behavior of using single FASTag for multiple vehicles.
| Read more: All About the FASTag |
