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NHAI Ends Routine KYV for Car FASTags Effective Feb. 1

The policy shifts verification to issuer banks before activation to cut post-activation hassles for highway users.

Overview

  • Banks may activate FASTags only after matching vehicle details with the VAHAN database.
  • If VAHAN lacks records, issuers must verify the vehicle’s Registration Certificate before activation with full accountability.
  • Routine KYV on existing car FASTags is discontinued, with checks limited to complaint-driven cases such as loose or duplicate tags or number mismatches.
  • FASTags purchased online will be activated only after banks complete the same pre-activation validation.
  • The revised norms cover passenger cars only and exclude commercial vehicles such as trucks and multi-axle vehicles.