HOW TO PREVENT YOUR FASTAG FROM DEACTIVATION
NHAI has announced that FASTags with incomplete Know Your Customer (KYC) will be deactivated After January 31, 2024
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The highways body said it took the decision after finding out about the misuse of FASTags, which are being issued without proper KYC
FASTAg is a pre-paid tag facility for vehicles that allows non-stop movement of traffic without having to wait at the toll plazas
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It uses Radio-Frequency Identification or RFID technology and enables automatic deduction of the toll fee
The sticker-type RFID document can be purchased from thousands of Point-of-Sale locations and banks, both online and offline
To get FASTag properly KYC verified, users need registration certificate of a car, identity and address proof, and a passport size photo
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KYC compliance can be completed by logging on to the official website of Indian Highway Management Company Limited
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A user will have to provide the registered mobile number and complete the process by OTP-based authentication
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On the website, users will need to fill various fields by submitting required identity and address proof documents
The KYC verification process will be completed by submitting the required documents
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