NHAI to charge double user fee in case of non-affixation of FASTag on the front windshield

NHAI doubles toll for non-FASTag vehicles, causing delays in toll lanes. SOPs mandate capturing Vehicle Registration Numbers via CCTV. FASTag usage, under Highway Fee Rules 2008, is 98%, covering 8 crore users. Non-compliant vehicles face blacklisting. Issuer banks must fix FASTag at POS. This initiative spans 1,000 toll plazas across 30,000 km of National Highways.