What is the new rule?

If the Fastag remains inactive 60 minutes before crossing the toll and is not activated even after 10 minutes of crossing the toll, the transaction will be rejected. On rejection, ‘Error Code 176’ will be written in the system. Also, users with low balance, delay in payment or blacklisted Fastag will be charged an additional penalty.

Blacklisted FASTag will be charged double toll tax

If the vehicle pays after 15 minutes of crossing the toll, a higher charge may be levied for the late transaction. However, if your FASTag is already blacklisted and you try to recharge it at the toll plaza, your payment will not be processed and you will have to pay double toll.

What things should Fastag users keep in mind?

If the Fastag is blacklisted and you recharge within 60 minutes, the payment will be made at a nominal charge. If the Fastag is blacklisted before reaching the toll, the payment will not be made despite recharge and you will have to pay double the toll.

Therefore, always keep sufficient balance in FASTag. Check the blacklist status before reaching the toll plaza. Also, recharge FASTag on time so that you can avoid late fees.

Why was this rule introduced?

The government’s objective behind introducing this rule is to reduce the long queues at toll plazas, make transactions fast and travel easy. Also, banking disputes are to be prevented. These rules have come into effect from 17 February.

Fastag transactions on the rise

In December, there were 38.2 crore transactions through Fastag, which is 6% more than in November. The total transaction value also increased by 9% to Rs 6,642 crore.

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The first rule in this is that if your FASTag is blacklisted then you will not be able to do any transaction.

Suppose if FASTag is blacklisted or inactive. Or if there is no balance for more than an hour before reaching the toll booth, then the transaction will not be possible.

If FASTag remains blacklisted for 10 minutes after scanning, the payment will be rejected.

So the matter is that if your FASTag is in blacklist, inactive or has low balance, then while crossing the toll, the system will show error code 176. And you will have to pay double the penalty of toll tax.

The second rule is regarding the grace period for recharging.

You will get 70 minutes before crossing the toll booth when you can recharge your FASTag. Or you can check its status and correct it.

If you recharge your FASTag within 10 minutes of crossing the toll booth, you will get refund of the penalty toll tax.

The third rule of FASTag is about levying additional charges on delayed transactions

If you recharge FASTag after 15 minutes of crossing the toll booth, you will have to pay extra charge on top of the toll tax.

If wrong deduction has been made due to FASTag being blacklisted or having low balance, you can lodge a complaint within 15 days and you will get a refund from the bank.

Now let us know what effect these rules will have on you

This clearly means that you cannot do last minute recharge now. If you are not able to do FASTag recharge one hour before reaching the toll booth, then there is no benefit in doing it at the last minute.

There is also a chance of getting penalty refund if you recharge FASTag within 10 minutes of scanning.

Before crossing the toll booth, check the FASTag balance and also check the transactions at the toll booth to find out if there is any error in the system.

Finally, let us know what things related to FASTag should be kept in mind at all times

First, there should be sufficient balance in the FASTag wallet.

Check the status of FASTag regularly to know if it has been blacklisted or not.

To avoid any rejection at the toll booth, do check FASTag activation.

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FASTag balance validation rules are being implemented by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The new FASTag rules are coming into effect from 17 February 2025. In this, the user needs to be more active about his FASTag status. If this is not done, FASTag payment may get stuck.

What are the new rules of FASTag

NPCI has issued a rule on January 28, 2025, according to which, from February 17, 2025, if the tag is blacklisted for more than 60 minutes before the tag is read at the toll plaza. Or if the tag is blacklisted for at least 10 minutes after reading, then payment will not be made. This new rule gives users a window of 70 minutes to correct their FASTag status.

How will the change in FASTag rules affect users?

The change in FASTag rules will have a direct impact on the user. Now recharging a blacklisted FASTag at the toll booth at the last moment can harm you. If your FASTag is already blacklisted when you reach the toll, then recharging immediately will not result in payment.

You can understand it like this.

• If your FASTag is blacklisted before you reach the toll, and remains blacklisted even after the tag is read, payment will not go through and you will be charged double the toll.
• If your Fastag is blacklisted, but you recharge the tag within 60 minutes of its reading or within 10 minutes of its reading, then your payment will be received and you will be charged the normal amount.
• If your Fastag is blacklisted and you cross the toll, you will be charged double. But if you cross the toll within 10 minutes after the tag is read, you will be charged double.
• If you recharge in , you can request for penalty refund. You will not be charged any extra charge.
• This means that you should maintain your Fastag balance and resolve KY related issues. Do not recharge at the last moment.

How to check blacklist status

• Visit the official website of the Transport Department.
• Select “Check E-Challan Status” or similar option.
• Enter your vehicle registration number.
• In this way you will be able to know whether your vehicle is blacklisted or not.

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