Concessional Local Pass for residents near NH toll plazas from 1 November
Why in the news
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) announced on 27 October 2026 a Concessional Local Pass to cut toll costs for people living close to National Highway toll plazas.
Key facts
- Eligibility: Owners of non-commercial vehicles residing within 20 km of an NH toll plaza, with a valid and active FASTag.
- Plaza-specific: The pass works only at the toll plaza for which it is issued and cannot be used at another plaza.
- Choice: Eligible users may opt for either the existing monthly pass or the new local pass.
- Not available on highways or expressways using the closed (distance-based) user-fee system, or where a service road or alternative road is available.
- Rates may be revised every year by the Centre, with revised rates applying from 1 April.
- More than 13 crore FASTags have been issued across India.
| Location of toll plaza | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Outside municipal/local urban limits | ₹1,500 |
| Within municipal/local urban limits | ₹3,000 |
| Mode of issue | Available from |
|---|---|
| Eligible toll plazas | 1 November 2026 |
| Rajmargyatra app | 1 December 2026 |
About the legal basis
The pass has been notified through the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, framed using powers under the National Highways Act, 1956. The stated aim is to make daily local travel cheaper and easier for residents near toll plazas.
Exam angle
- Key numbers: 20 km radius, ₹1,500 / ₹3,000 per year, 13 crore+ FASTags.
- Parent law: National Highways Act, 1956; nodal ministry: MoRTH.
- Digital channel: Rajmargyatra app (from 1 December 2026).