The National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008 has been amended and called the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026. It came into force from 01 November, 2026. Concessional Local Pass for within 20 kms of fee plaza A person who owns a mechanical vehicle, with valid functional FASTags registered for non-commercial purposes and resides within a distance of twenty kilometres from a fee plaza may, at his option, obtain either a monthly pass under sub-rule (3) or Concessional Local Pass under this rule for such vehicle for commuting through the such fee plaza, which shall be valid only for that specific fee plaza, on payment of Rs 1500 per annum, where the fee plaza is situated outside the limits of a municipal or local town area; and Rs 3000 per annum, where the fee plaza is situated within the limits of a municipal or local town area: These rates are subject to revision by the Central Government annually on every 1 April of the year. Exceptions No such Concessional Local Pass shall be issued For commuting on a national highway or expressway on which fee is levied based on the closed user fee collection system. If a service road or alternative road is available for use by such driver, owner or person in charge of such mechanical vehicle. Source : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways