Government of India Introduces Concessional Local Pass for National Highway Users Living Near Fee Plazas

The Government of India has introduced the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, establishing a Concessional Local Pass for eligible non-commercial vehicle owners residing within 20 km of a National Highway fee plaza. Effective November 1, 2026, the annual fee is set at Rs. 1,500 for fee plazas outside municipal limits and Rs. 3,000 for those within municipal limits. Eligible residents with a valid and functional FASTag can choose this pass for a specific fee plaza, though exclusions apply for closed user-fee systems and routes with alternative service roads. Passes will be available at toll plazas starting November 1, 2026, and through the Rajmargyatra App starting December 1, 2026.