NHAI simplifies FASTag rules, discontinues KYV process for cars

STC NEWS DEDK
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 01 (STC): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the FASTag system under the new rules coming into effect from today, February 1. The Authority has decided to discontinue the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for cars (Car/Jeep/Van category FASTag) for all new FASTag issuances.
The change is expected to benefit lakhs of road users who were facing inconvenience and delays after FASTag activation due to post-issuance KYC norms, despite possessing valid vehicle documents.
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways said, “For existing FASTags already issued to cars, KYV will no longer be mandatory as a routine requirement. KYV will be required only in specific cases where complaints are received, such as issues related to loose FASTags, incorrect issuance, or misuse. In the absence of any complaint, no KYV will be required for existing car FASTags.”
Meanwhile, from today, February 1, cigarettes are set to become expensive with higher price increases for filters and longer cigarettes. Earlier this month, the government notified the new duty rates for tobacco products including cigarettes, jarda, gutkha (paan masala with tobacco), and cess rate for paan masala (without tobacco).
Besides, the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders up by Rs 50 today. However, there has been no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders.

(Straight Talk Communications)