FASTags made mandatory for all four wheelers, including old ones, from 1st January 2021

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a notification that FASTags will become mandatory for all four-wheelers, including old vehicles, from January 1, 2021.
Government has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to make FASTag mandatory for registration of new four wheeled vehicles, including for those sold before December 1, 2017.
FASTag would be supplied by the vehicle manufacturers or their dealers during registration.
Apart from this, a valid FASTag will also be mandatory while getting a new third party insurance. For this governmnet has made an amendment in FORM 51 (certificate of Insurance), wherein the details of FASTag ID shall be captured. This shall be applicable w.e.f. April 1, 2021.
The initiative aims to promote electronic toll collection and ensure that payment of fees is done at toll plazas through the electronic means only so that the vehicles pass seamlessly through the toll plazas.