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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has updated the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to ensure all pending National Highway user fees are cleared before key vehicle services are granted. Under the amended rules, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for transferring vehicle ownership or relocating a vehicle to another state will be issued only after all unpaid toll and highway user fees are settled. The rules also prevent renewal or issuance of fitness certificates and national permits if dues exist. Form 28 has been revised to disclose any pending fees, supporting compliance and digitalisation.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to directly link the clearance of National Highway user fees with essential vehicle services. According to the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, authorities will not issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for transferring vehicle ownership or for moving a vehicle to another state unless all pending highway user fees are fully cleared. This includes any unpaid toll charges recorded through Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems. Advertisement
The revised rules also prevent authorities from renewing or issuing a Certificate of Fitness for vehicles with outstanding dues. Commercial vehicle operators applying for a national permit must similarly ensure that all pending highway user fees are settled before the permit is granted. Officials stress that these changes will cover both individual and commercial vehicle owners seeking essential regulatory services.
To support these amendments, Form 28 the form required for requesting an NOC has been updated to include disclosures about any unpaid user fees against the vehicle. Vehicle owners must declare outstanding dues at toll plazas where payments have not yet been registered in the system. Certain portions of Form 28 can now be submitted electronically through official portals, reflecting the government's broader digitalisation efforts.
The amendments build on earlier measures aimed at improving toll compliance and reducing revenue leakage at highway plazas. They are also aligned with the upcoming rollout of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, which will phase out traditional barrier tolls and promote seamless, contactless toll collection. Officials note that linking fee clearance with NOC issuance, fitness certificate renewal, and national permit approvals will strengthen compliance, reduce evasion, and ensure adequate maintenance funding for national highways.
Transport and highway authorities highlight that these rules will help create a more transparent and accountable system for both vehicle owners and regulatory agencies. They believe the amendments will encourage timely settlement of highway user fees and reduce administrative delays during vehicle ownership transfer or interstate movement.
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