NHAI launches Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling at Manoharpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48

📌 Summary:

• NHAI launched a Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Manoharpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi–Jaipur section of NH-48 in Rajasthan
• Follows Rajasthan's first MLFF at Daulatpura Toll Plaza (19 June 2026); Shahjahanpur plaza is next → a barrier-free Delhi–Jaipur corridor
• MLFF integrates Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) with FASTag-based Electronic Toll Collection for barrier-less, zero-stop tolling with minimal human intervention
• Benefits: zero waiting time, fuel savings, lower vehicular emissions, reduced cost of physical plazas and greater transparency
• Users must keep sufficient FASTag balance; an insufficient/invalid FASTag triggers an E-Notice payable within 72 hours, failing which the fee is charged at twice the normal rate
• E-Notices are paid via the nhfeenotice.parivahan.gov.in portal and the Rajmargyatra App

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 – Technology-led infrastructure and governance; digital National Highway infrastructure advancing "Ease of Living" and "Ease of Doing Business".

📝 Prelims Facts:

• MLFF = barrier-less tolling using ANPR + FASTag
• Rajasthan's first MLFF: Daulatpura (19 June 2026); Manoharpura is on NH-48 (Delhi–Jaipur)
• E-Notice grace period: 72 hours; penalty: 2× the normal user fee

🔑 Key Term: MLFF (Multi-Lane Free Flow) tolling – a barrier-free electronic tolling system that charges vehicles automatically at highway speed using ANPR cameras and FASTag, eliminating toll booths.