New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- The government has revised the FASTag rules for vehicles registered under the 'Divyangjan' category and persons with disabilities (PwD). As per the new rules, these vehicles will get an exempted FASTag based on the percentage of disability recorded in a valid disability certificate, unique disability identity (UDID) card or other applicable records

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said it has revised the guidelines to promote ease of living for the citizens and further simplify toll-related procedures for eligible beneficiaries.

Earlier, guidelines mandated annual renewal of the FASTag exemption for Divyangjan. But now the validity will be decided on the recorded percentage of disability.

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