MoRTH Revises FASTag Exemption Rules For Divyangjan, Extends Validity Up To 5 Years
Revised rules extend FASTag exemption validity for eligible Divyangjan.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revised the guidelines for issuing and renewing exempted FASTags for eligible Divyangjan and Persons with Disabilities (PwD), extending their validity and reducing the need for repeated annual formalities. The revised framework will come into effect from Friday and is intended to bring greater uniformity to the process across eligible beneficiaries.
Under the new rules, the validity of an exempted FASTag will depend on the percentage of disability recorded in a valid Disability Certificate, Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card or other applicable documents. FASTags issued to persons with a disability of 70% to 100% will remain valid for five years.
For beneficiaries with a disability of 40% to less than 70%, the exempted FASTag will be valid for three years. After the applicable validity period ends, the FASTag may be renewed, subject to the beneficiary continuing to meet the eligibility requirements and complying with the provisions of the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008.
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The revised framework applies to vehicles specially designed and constructed for use by persons with physical disabilities, as well as vehicles registered under the ownership category of Divyangjan. Officials said the changes are intended to simplify toll-related procedures and promote greater ease of living by reducing the frequency with which eligible beneficiaries need to complete renewal formalities.
Earlier guidelines required exempted FASTags for eligible Divyangjan beneficiaries to be renewed every year. The revised system instead links the validity period to the recorded percentage of disability, while continuing to require valid supporting documentation and compliance with the prescribed eligibility conditions.
MoRTH said the changes are aimed at making the National Highway tolling system more accessible, transparent and user-friendly for eligible Divyangjan and PwD beneficiaries. The ministry added that toll exemptions would continue to be administered according to the applicable rules and eligibility requirements while the revised validity provisions reduce procedural requirements for beneficiaries.
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