National Highways Fee (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026

On 17th March 2026, the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 came into effect, introducing a technology-driven framework to strengthen toll compliance and enhance digital enforcement of user fee collection on national highways.

Key Points

Objective: Strengthen toll compliance, improve transparency in operations, and boost investor confidence in highway infrastructure.
Structured Recovery Mechanism: Introduces a formal system for recovery of unpaid user fees on National Highways.
E-Notice System:
- Technology-driven electronic notices issued to vehicle owners.
- Includes vehicle details, date, location, and payable amount.
- Delivered via SMS, email, mobile apps, and online portal.
Digital Integration: Integration of National Electronic Toll Collection (FASTag ecosystem) with the VAHAN database for seamless vehicle identification and enforcement.
Grievance Redressal: Vehicle owners/drivers can file complaints within 72 hours of receiving the e-notice through a designated portal.
Transparency & Efficiency: Ensures efficient, transparent, and real-time toll collection with reduced manual intervention.
Towards Barrier-Free Tolling: Supports the transition to a modern, digital, and seamless tolling ecosystem in India.