If you have outstanding toll payments, everything will be put on hold; you won't get an NOC, fitness certificate, or permit..

If you have an outstanding toll tax on your vehicle, you will now face difficulties in completing essential government transactions. The central government has made a significant change to the Motor Vehicles Rules, making it clear that several vehicle-related services will be withheld until the outstanding toll amount is paid.

The government has implemented the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026.  The aim is to strengthen toll collection on National Highways and prevent toll evasion.

What has changed under the new rules?
Vehicles with outstanding toll payments will not receive a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for transferring the vehicle from one state to another. The vehicle's fitness certificate will not be renewed. Commercial vehicles will not be issued a National Permit.

New definition of outstanding toll
The government has introduced a new definition of unpaid user fees. This means that if a vehicle passes through a toll plaza and the payment is not processed through the electronic system, the toll will be considered outstanding.

Information must now be provided in the form.
The form (Form-28) used for obtaining an NOC will now require applicants to declare whether there are any outstanding toll payments on the vehicle. This form can now also be filled out online.

Digital toll system to be promoted
The government says these changes will help in implementing a barrier-free toll system (MLFF) in the future, allowing vehicles to pass through highways without stopping, with the toll amount being deducted automatically. These rules will bring transparency to toll collection for NHAI, enable better use of technology, and provide more resources for highway maintenance and development.

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