NHAI launches Rajasthan's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling on Delhi-Jaipur NH-48

📌 Summary:

• NHAI launched Rajasthan's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Daulatpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48
• MLFF is barrier-less tolling that lets vehicles pass without stopping, integrating Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) with FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection
• It reduces waiting time, improves fuel efficiency and cuts vehicular emissions at toll points, while lowering operational costs and improving transparency
• Shahjahanpur and Manoharpur plazas on the same section will transition to MLFF next; it was earlier launched at Chorayasi (Gujarat) and Mundka-Bakkarwala (Delhi UER-II)
• Users must keep sufficient FASTag balance; an invalid or low-balance FASTag triggers an E-Notice payable within 72 hours, failing which a double user fee and possible FASTag blacklisting via VAHAN apply

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 Economy (infrastructure, digital highways, Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business)

📝 Prelims Facts:

• MLFF integrates ANPR with FASTag for barrier-less tolling
• Rajasthan's first MLFF was launched at Daulatpura Toll Plaza on NH-48 (Delhi-Jaipur)
• An E-Notice must be paid within 72 hours; non-payment risks FASTag blacklisting through VAHAN

🔑 Key Term: Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) — barrier-less, non-stop electronic tolling using ANPR and FASTag