Missed Toll Payment? New Rules Mean Double Charges & RTO Blocks!

• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways introduces tougher penalties for missed toll payments under new National Highways Fee Rules.
• Motorists failing to pay toll will face double the original user fee if not cleared within a 72-hour grace period.
• Digital enforcement system tracks unpaid tolls, sending e-notices via SMS, email, and web portal.
• Unpaid tolls for over 15 days will be recorded in the VAHAN registry, leading to RTO blocks on services like registration renewal and ownership transfer.
• Toll agencies are accountable; must resolve wrongful notice complaints within five days or the claim for unpaid fee lapses.