NHAI Directs FASTag Issuer Banks to Validate VRNs

NHAI directs FASTag issuer banks to immediately validate vehicle registration numbers linked to FASTags to enhance data accuracy.
Action follows complaints of VRN mismatches on FASTag readers versus actual vehicle number plates, potentially leading to revenue evasion.
Discrepancies are largely associated with FASTags issued prior to integration with the VAHAN database, which relied on manual processes.
Accurate VRN mapping is critical for upcoming Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling and electronic enforcement notices.