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NHAI Launches Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling at Shahjahanpur on NH-48 Delhi-Jaipur

UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Economy

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Why in news

NHAI has launched the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Shahjahanpur toll plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48, making the entire Manesar to Jaipur stretch barrier-free. This is the third toll plaza on this corridor to adopt MLFF, following Daulatpura and Manoharpura, marking a significant step towards seamless and efficient highway travel.

Background

The MLFF system is part of the government's initiative to enhance ease of travel and reduce congestion at toll plazas. It integrates Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) with FASTag-based electronic toll collection, allowing vehicles to pass without stopping. The system was previously implemented at Daulatpura and Manoharpura on the same corridor.

Key facts

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  1. NHAI launched MLFF at Shahjahanpur toll plaza on NH-48's Delhi-Jaipur section.

  2. This is the third toll plaza on this corridor to become barrier-free, after Daulatpura and Manoharpura.

  3. The launch makes the entire Manesar to Jaipur route completely barrier-free and smooth.

  4. MLFF enables vehicles to pass through toll plazas without stopping, ensuring seamless traffic flow.

  5. The system uses ANPR technology integrated with FASTag-based electronic toll collection.

  6. MLFF reduces waiting time, enhances fuel efficiency, and lowers vehicle emissions at toll plazas.

  7. Users must maintain sufficient balance in their FASTag account; insufficient balance or invalid FASTag leads to e-notices.

  8. E-notices must be paid within 72 hours; failure results in double the user fee.

  9. E-notices can be accessed and paid via the portal https://nhfeenotice.parivahan.gov.in/#/.

  10. MLFF increases transparency, reduces operational costs, and improves overall tolling efficiency.

Prelims pointers

  • MLFF: Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system
  • ANPR: Automatic Number Plate Recognition
  • FASTag: Electronic toll collection system
  • NHAI: National Highways Authority of India
  • NH-48: Delhi-Jaipur section in Rajasthan
  • Toll plazas: Shahjahanpur, Daulatpura, Manoharpura
  • E-notice portal: nhfeenotice.parivahan.gov.in
  • Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Mains angles

  • Discuss the significance of MLFF in improving highway infrastructure and ease of travel.
  • Examine the role of technology in modernizing toll collection and its impact on governance.
  • Analyze the challenges and benefits of implementing barrier-free tolling systems in India.