FasTag Rules Change: Devendra Fadnavis government of Maharashtra has decided to change the Fastag rules to make traffic rules easier. The new rules related to Fastag will come into effect from April 1, 2025.
Under the new rules of the government, it has been made mandatory to install Fastag on all vehicles. This step of the government is an effort to save fuel and time as well as make the toll collection process transparent.
Advantage of Fastag
Fastag is an electronic toll collection system that uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. By installing Fastag on the vehicle, toll can be paid without stopping at the toll plaza. This eliminates the need for cash transactions and long queues of vehicles can be avoided.
New rules and fines for fastag
The Devendra Fadnavis government of Maharashtra has made it clear that vehicles which do not have Fastag will have to pay double the toll. This provision will ensure that drivers start using Fastag in time. This rule will apply to all private and commercial vehicles.
Government’s objective behind the new rule
The main objective of this move of the Maharashtra government is to reduce traffic jams at toll plazas, control fuel consumption and bring transparency in toll control. Along with this, the Maharashtra government is trying to promote digital payments under the Digital India campaign. The Business Standard report states that this rule will not only promote digital payments but will also make the state’s revenue collection more accurate. According to a TV9 Hindi report, this move will realize the objective of the Maharashtra government’s smart and digital toll plaza.
Challenges of the new rule of Fastag
This decision of the Maharashtra government will help in streamlining traffic at toll plazas, eliminating the need for paper transactions and saving time. However, there may be challenges in awareness and the process of purchasing Fastag in rural areas.
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