FASTag KYC deadline extended with new date and additional details.
To facilitate a seamless toll collection process and curb the misuse of FASTags the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) mandated users to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process by January 31 under the One Vehicle One FASTag initiative. Failure to comply would result in the deactivation of FASTags. However NHAI has extended the FASTag KYC deadline to the end of February offering users an additional month.
Previously both NHAI and banks were instructed to blacklist and deactivate FASTags lacking KYC. The recent information from NHAI's customer care indicates an extension of the deadline to February 28.
The One Vehicle One FASTag initiative aims to prevent FASTag misuse ensuring that only active FASTags are in use. It also encourages users to employ one FASTag per vehicle promoting efficiency in toll collection and reducing queue times.
For those unfamiliar with FASTags they are Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices designed for direct toll payments from linked bank accounts or wallets. Affixed to the windshield FASTags facilitate automatic toll collection on highways and toll plazas.
To update KYC information for FASTags
users can follow these steps:
1. Navigate to the My Profile page and locate the 'KYC' sub-section.
2. Click on KYC choose your Customer Type and fill in the necessary fields with required ID Proof and Address Proof documents.
3. Upload a passport-size photo and provide address details under the Address Proof section.
4. Confirm the authenticity of the documents and initiate the KYC verification process.
For effortless checking and updating of FASTag KYC status users can follow these steps on the IHMCL customer portal.
