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FASTags to help NHAI bring transparency, check underreporting of collection

One is not sure if the transition to a cashless system will leave scope for investigation on previously under reported toll.

FASTags to help NHAI bring transparency, check underreporting of collection
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Amritha Pillay Mumbai
The Union road ministry’s effort for better movement of traffic on national highways through introduction of FASTags is expected to bring in accountability in toll collection. Industry officials and experts say the digital system will help check underreporting of toll payments.
 
The move is expected to bring in greater transparency and eliminate underreporting of toll collection by both contractors manning highways operated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) as well as those of private concessionaires.
 
“When you leave an audit trail, it will bring some sanity in the system. If you look at FASTag penetration, it

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