India, Jan. 1 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to discontinue the practice of routinely requiring banks to conduct Know Your Vehicle (KYV) verification for all cars issued FASTags, a statement by the ministry of road transport and highways said on Thursday.

The move to overhaul the KYV system is a significant step toward improving public convenience and eliminating post-activation harassment faced by highway users, the ministry said.

The changes would take effect on February 1.

Know Your Vehicle (KYV) is a verification mechanism designed to ensure FASTags are correctly mapped to vehicle registration numbers, preventing misuse and revenue leakage at toll plazas.

KYV will not be a routine requirement for ex...