Surathkal tollgate: Committee opposes introduction of FASTag

The Action Committee Against Surathkal Tollgate has decided to hold protest if FASTag is made compulsory at tollgate in Surathkal from January 1.

Committee convener Muneer Katipalla said that the FASTag was compulsory on tollgates across the country from January 1. However, the committee will oppose if it is made mandatory at Surathkal tollgate. The present tollgate is a temporary one set up by NHAI.

Preparations are on to make FASTag compulsory at the tollgate in Surathkal as per the Centre’s direction. This will take away the exemption given for local vehicles, he alleged. “We will not agree with the decision of the government to make FASTag compulsory in Surathkal.”