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Divyangjan FASTag Rules Revised: 3-Year, 5-Year Toll Exemption from October 2, 2026
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 19:30
Divyangjan FASTag Rules Revised: 3-Year, 5-Year Toll Exemption from October 2, 2026
- •The government has revised FASTag rules for Divyangjan and Persons with Disabilities (PwD), linking exemption validity to disability percentage.
- •New guidelines, effective October 2, 2026, simplify toll procedures and reduce renewal frequency for eligible beneficiaries.
- •Exempted FASTags will be valid for five years for those with 70-100% disability and three years for 40-less than 70% disability.
- •The changes aim to make the national highway tolling system more accessible, transparent, and user-friendly.
- •Renewal is subject to continued eligibility and compliance with National Highways Fee Rules, 2008, after the validity period expires.
Key Questions Answered
Under the revised guidelines, the validity of exempted FASTags for Divyangjan is linked to their percentage of disability. Beneficiaries with 70% to 100% disability receive a five-year validity, while those with 40% to less than 70% disability get a three-year validity.
The revised guidelines cover vehicles specially designed and constructed for use by persons with physical disabilities, as well as vehicles registered under the ownership type 'Divyangjan'.
Once the validity period ends, the exempted FASTag can be renewed, provided the beneficiary continues to meet the eligibility criteria, maintains valid supporting documents, and complies with the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008.
