FASTag Exemption List – Exempted FASTag Online Process

The FASTag has been introduced by the government to ease the toll-collection process and avoid long queues at the toll-plaza. The tag uses radio frequency technology to enable vehicles for making toll-payment directly from the prepaid account without stopping at the toll-plaza.

However, there are certain special category vehicles that are exempted from paying tolls. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has issued a directive mentioning all the exempted vehicles.

The list of exempted vehicles is as follows:

Transporting and Accompanying

President of India

Vice-President of India

Prime Minister of India

Governor of a State

Chief Justice of India (CJI)

Speaker of the House of People

Cabinet Minister of the Union

Chief Minister of a State

Supreme Court Judge

Minister of State

Lieutenant Governor of a Union Territory

Chief of Staff

Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State

Speaker of Legislative Council of a State

Chief Justice of a High Court

Judge of a High Court

Member of Parliament (MP)

Army Commander of Vice-Chief of Army Staff and equivalent in other services

Chief Secretary to a State Government

Secretary to the Government of India

Secretary, Council of States

Secretary, House of People

Foreign Dignitary on State Visit

MLA and MLC

An awardee of Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra

Used For Official Purpose:

Ministry of Defense including those eligible under the Indian Toll (Army and Air Force) Act, 1901

Central and State Armed Forces in Uniform, Paramilitary Forces and Police

Executive Magistrate

Emergency/Utility Vehicles:

Fire-Fighting Department or Organisation

Ambulance

Funeral Van

NHAI/ Government Organisation utilising vehicles for the purpose of inspection, construction or operational or maintenance of national highways and survey.

Mechanical Vehicles Designed for use by persons suffering from physical disability

FASTag for Exempted Vehicles

The special category vehicles that are exempted from paying tolls will have to use a different FASTag. This is done to avoid stopping at the toll-plaza. According to the National Highway Fee Rule 2008 and subsequent amendments, the FASTag for exempted vehicles category will be issued free of cost.

Read the steps mentioned below to apply for exempted vehicles FASTag:

  1. Step 1: Register on the web portal of Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL).
  2. Step 2: After completing registration, check for User ID and Password in registered email address.
  3. Step 3: Select 'Upload the form'.
  4. Step 4: Choose exempted category from the given list.
  5. Step 5: Choose the concerned NHAI Regional Office (RO) to submit the application.
  6. Step 6: Fill the required details like name, mobile number and email address.
  7. Step 7: Fill the registration number of the exempted vehicle.
  8. Step 8: Upload the required documents.
  9. Step 9: Submit the application.

Save the Application ID received on registered email address.

How to Check the Application Status of FASTag for exempted vehicles?

To check the application status of FASTag for exempted vehicles, follow the below-mentioned steps:

  1. Step 1: Visit the IMHCL web portal.
  2. Step 2: Enter the User ID and Password
  3. Step 3: Check the status of your application.

Documents required for FASTag for exempted vehicles

The list of documents required for FASTag for exempted vehicles are as follows:

  1. Valid identity proof.
  2. Registration certificate of the vehicle.
  3. Proof of exemption.

FAQs on FASTag Exemption List

  • How much will I be charged for exempted vehicle FASTag?

    The FASTag for exempted vehicles is provided free of cost.

  • For how long is exempted vehicle FASTag valid for post-holders in parliament?

    The post-holders in parliament can avail the benefit of exempted vehicle FASTag till the tenure completion.

  • Can I avail the benefit of toll exemption without FASTag for exempted vehicles?

    Yes, you can avail the benefit of toll exemption without FASTag for exempted vehicles by showing valid ID card.

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