How to Apply for Exempted FASTag: Step-by-Step Guide for Eligible Vehicle Owners

FASTag refers to a tag attached to the windscreen of the vehicle and is linked to your bank account. It allows for automatic toll payments when your vehicle passes through a toll plaza. 

Whenever a vehicle reaches a toll plaza, the toll scanner scans the FASTag and deducts the toll charges from your bank account directly. Over the years, with the introduction of digital FASTag, the process of toll collection has been revolutionized. It saves time and effort at the toll plaza. 

However, there are certain vehicles that are exempted from paying any toll at toll plazas. Such vehicles are issued an exempted FASTag.

To know more about exempted FASTag, read the blog thoroughly.

What is An Exempted FASTag?

Rule 11 of the National Highway Fee Rule, 2008, states that no fee shall be levied on vehicles issued an exempted FASTag, which may include vehicles of the President, Prime Minister, Governors, Union Ministers, Cabinet Ministers, Supreme Court judges and numerous notable dignitaries. Whether the vehicle is transporting or accompanying, being used for official purposes or as an ambulance, no toll plaza shall collect any payment from the concerned vehicle.

While these vehicles are exempted from any payment, they are still obliged to affix a FASTag sticker on their vehicle for seamless movement through electronic toll collection lanes.  

However, only the agencies that are authorized by NHAI are eligible to issue exempted FASTag within the country. NHAI has also issued a toll plaza exemption list for the reference of beneficiaries.

Documents Required To Apply For Exempted FASTag

Following are the mandatory documents required to apply for an exempted FASTag:

• Filled application form
• RC of the concerned vehicle
• Your identity proof i.e., Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc.
• Exemption proof, as applicable.

How To Apply For Exempted FASTag?

Following is a step-by-step guide on how you can apply for a FASTag exemption:

Step 1: Visit the official web portal of IHMCL and register by clicking on the ‘Exempted FASTag Portal’.

Step 2: Next, click on ‘Applicant Login’ followed by ‘New User Registration’ as displayed on the page.

Step 3: Fill in basic information, including your name, mobile number, and city, to generate a unique ID and password.

Step 4: You will receive the ID and password via email. Log into the portal to download the application form.

Step 5: Once downloaded, navigate to ‘Upload Form’ on the official website.

Step 6: Select the relevant exemption category code and your NHAI regional office.

Step 7: Fill out the form and upload the required documents on the page.

Step 8: After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email from IHMCL.

How To Know The Status Of An Exempted FASTag Application?

To know the status of your FASTag exemption application, follow these steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of IHMCL and click on the ‘Exempted FASTag Portal’.

Step 2: Next, click on ‘Applicant Login’ and use your ID and password along with the verification code. Then, click ‘Log In’.

Step 3: Click on ‘Status’, enter your application number, and then click ‘Submit’.

Step 4: The status will be displayed on your screen.

Toll Plaza Exemption List of Vehicles

Let’s see who is exempted from toll tax in India. NHAI has issued a dedicated list for all vehicles eligible for toll tax exemption and no fee shall be levied on them at any toll plaza. This exemption list categorizes vehicles eligible for FASTag exemption.

1. The President of India
2. The Vice-President of India
3. The Prime Minister of India
4. The Governor of a State
5. The Chief Justice of India
6. The Speaker of the House of People
7. The Cabinet Minister of the Union
8. The Chief Minister of a State
9. The Judge of the Supreme Court
10. The Minister of State of the Union
11. The Lieutenant Governor of a Union Territory
12. The Chief of Staff holding the rank of full General or equivalent rank
13. The Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State
14. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a State
15. The Chief Justice of a High Court
16. The Judge of a High Court
17. The Member of Parliament
18. The Army Commander or Vice-Chief of Army Staff and equivalent in other services
19. The Chief Secretary to a State Government within the concerned State
20. The Secretary to the Government of India
21. The Secretary, Council of States
22. The Secretary, House of People
23. The Foreign dignitary on State visit
24. The Member of Legislative Assembly of a State and the Member of Legislative Council of a State within their respective State, if he or she produces his or her identity card issued by the concerned Legislature of the State
25. The awardee of Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra, if such awardee produces his or her photo identity card duly authenticated by the appropriate or competent authority for such award.

1. Vehicles of the Ministry of Defense, including those eligible for exemption under the Indian Toll (Army and Air Force) Act, 1901 and its rules, as extended to the Navy
2. Vehicles of the Central and State armed forces in uniform, including paramilitary forces and police
3. Vehicles of an Executive Magistrate
4. Vehicles of the fire-fighting department or organization
5. Vehicles of the National Highway Authority of India or any other government organization used for inspection, survey, construction, or operation of national highways and their maintenance
6. Vehicles used as ambulances
7. Vehicles used as funeral vans

What is the Validity of an Exempted FASTag?

• For every government vehicle: The validity period is 5 years
• For private vehicles: The validity period is 1 year. 
• For MLAs, MPs, and MLCs: The exempted FASTag is valid until the maturity of their parliamentary mandate. 

Exempted FASTag is a privilege granted to these notable individuals in recognition of their selfless service to the nation’s advancement and security.