New Delhi : FASTag has been made compulsory throughout the country. But now people are facing many problems related to FASTag like FASTag being Missing, Damaged and got ripped. Apart from this, whether the money kept in the wallet will be safe in case FASTag is stolen or torn? How to get FASTag again, and how much will it cost? You will get answers to all these questions here.
In fact, it has become necessary to put FASTag on all vehicles across the country. Fastags have to be pasted on the windscreen of the vehicle. After putting it, the cameras installed on the toll plaza scan it. After this, the toll amount will be automatically deducted from your account. This process is completed in a few seconds.
What to do if FASTag is missing, damaged or torn?
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, only one FASTag is available for a vehicle. If FASTag damage occurs, you can easily change it. Because only one FASTag number is issued for a vehicle, in which the registration certificate (RC) of the vehicle, tag ID and other details have to be filled. In this case, FASTag can be issued again only by giving the old details.
If your FASTag is not working, then you can replace the damaged or torn FASTag sitting at home. For this, you can get a new FASTag released through Paytm. A Rs 100 amount is charged for this. You can get the FASTag again by giving RC and registered mobile number of the train through the app.
How long is the validity of the cash kept in Fastag?
Some people have the question that how long will this FASTag last? The validity of the cash kept in FASTag is unlimited. That is, if you have to change the FASTag, the money will be transferred to the new FASTag. FASTag is recharged through the My FASTag app or via Net Banking, Credit / Debit Card, UPI, Paytm and other popular methods, you can change FASTag through any of these apps.
What will happen to the money if Fastag is lost?
If the vehicle is stolen, you can block the fastag by calling the helpline of the bank. If the glass of the vehicle is broken, often the FASTag gets spoiled, then you can change it anywhere. If you go to the bank or FASTag center yourself and take the second FASTag by showing the RC and documents of your car, then there will be no charge.
Significantly, when you first apply for FASTag, then at that time a FASTag account is generated, which is forever. This FASTag account can be accessed online or through the FASTag app. Therefore, whenever you change FASTag, the details of the old account are verified and the new FASTag is issued.