HC refuses to interfere with mandatory FASTag

Starting April 1, it will be mandatory to pay through FASTag or E-Tag at all toll plazas operated by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).

- Ateeq Shaikh

MUMBAI: If motorists are unable to pay the user fee through this mode, other methods such as cash, cards and UPI will attract double the toll amount.

"A public notice has been issued that it is compulsory to pay toll using FASTag," said an MSRDC official. "The move is to make toll operations more efficient and reduce waiting time at toll posts. The decision has been taken to prevent confusion over the utilisation of FASTag.

The decision aligns with the policies set by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and directives from the road transport and highways ministry. A government resolution formalising the transition to digital payments has been issued."