Annual FASTag local pass for ₹3,000? Residents living within a 20 km radius of the toll plaza to benefit..

FASTag Annual Local Pass: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is working on a plan to provide significant relief to locals who commute daily on national highways and reside near toll plazas. Currently, local residents living near national highway toll plazas have to repeatedly pay toll tax while commuting for work or daily chores. While a monthly pass system already exists for those living within a 20 km radius, the government is considering introducing an annual FASTag pass to make the process even more convenient. Once implemented, this scheme will make daily commutes much more affordable and stress-free for residents living near toll plazas; they will no longer have to wait in long queues to pay the tax or make repeated payments.

**Who is eligible for the ₹3,000 local FASTag?**
This pass will be available only to individuals whose residence falls within a 20-kilometer radius of a national highway toll plaza. The benefit will be restricted to private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans. Buses, trucks, taxis, and other commercial vehicles will not be eligible for this ₹3,000 annual pass facility.

**How ​​to obtain this local FASTag pass**
Under the Digital India initiative, the application process for this pass is likely to be entirely online. Eligible vehicle owners will be able to apply via the official NHAI website or the 'Rajmargyatra' app. Applicants may be required to upload proof of local residence—such as an Aadhaar card or Voter ID—and the vehicle's Registration Certificate (RC). Specific details regarding the required documents and fee payment rules will be clarified once the official notification is issued.

**When will this unlimited toll pass be launched?**
Currently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is evaluating all aspects of the scheme. The policy is expected to receive final approval soon. However, the existing monthly pass system will remain in effect until an official gazette notification or circular is issued by the Central Government or the NHAI.

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