Press Information Bureau

31.12.2019

Civil

FASTag rollout picking up pace, daily usage increases

MANU/PIBU/2174/2019

With the implementation of Electronic Toll Collection through FASTag from 15th December this year, sale of FASTags has picked up substantially. Over 1.15 Crore FASTags have already been issued, with more than 1 lakh being issued every day. FASTag provides smooth journey to commuters through toll plazas on National Highways. It has proved to be instrumental as a fast and convenient tool on the highways that upholds the true essence of digital India.

With the concerted efforts of field officers and diligent monitoring at HQ level to resolve all the teething issues, NHAI is setting new milestones every day in FASTag transaction at toll plazas on National Highways. With the transaction number crossing 30 lakh, the daily transactional worth of Electronic Toll Collection has crossed Rs 52 crore.

Easy to adapt FASTag has already made a positive impression in the mind of the smart NH commuters helping to reduce bottlenecks on toll plazas and ensure seamless movement of traffic. In order to simplify the recharge of FASTag, the Government of India has recently included BHIM UPI app amongst many other modes of recharge. It has resolved the issue of recharge of FASTag through any of the UPI registered banks. Implementation of FASTag is one step in the direction of providing safe, smooth and seamless journey to commuters on National Highways.

Tags : FASTag Rollout Usage Increase

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Reserve Bank of India

30.12.2019

Banking

Enhancing facilitation of National Electronic Toll Collection system

MANU/RMIC/0166/2019

1. India is progressing ahead with NETC gaining large scale acceptance. Currently, the NETC system allows linking of FASTags with bank accounts - savings, current and prepaid.

2. In order to further broad base this system by allowing more payment choices for the customers, as well as for fostering competition among the system participants, all authorised payment systems and instruments [non-bank PPIs, cards and Unified Payments Interface (UPI)] shall from now be permitted for linking with the FASTags, which can be used for various types of payments (vehicle toll, parking fee, etc.).

3. The Turn Around Time (TAT) for resolving failed transactions advised vide circular DPSS.CO.PD No.629/02.01.014/2019-20 dated September 20, 2019 shall also be applicable to the transactions carried out in the NETC system.

4. The transactions in the NETC system can be performed without any Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA) and / or pre-transaction notification / alert.

5. NPCI shall facilitate requests received from banks / non-banks in this regard.

6. This directive is issued under Section 10 (2) read with Section 18 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (Act 51 of 2007)

Tags : Facilitation Electronic Toll Enhancement

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Press Information Bureau

01.01.2020

Civil

28 UIDAI-run Aadhaar Seva Kendras operational across the country

MANU/PIBU/0001/2020

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has opened 28 Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASK) as part of its plan to open 114 stand-alone Aadhaar Enrolments & Update Centres across the country. These are in addition to about 38,000 Aadhaar enrolment centers run by Banks, Post Offices and State Governments. These ASKs which are open on all days of the week, have so far catered to over 3 Lakh residents of which a sizeable number are Divyang persons.

These centres have a capacity to handle up to 1,000 enrolments and update requests per day and are operational from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They are closed only on public holidays. UIDAI plans to set up 114 Aadhaar Seva Kendras in 53 cities across the country. While Aadhaar enrolment is free, a nominal charge of Rs.50 is payable for updating details like adding mobile number to Aadhaar, updating address, etc.

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs

01.01.2020

Commercial

Relaxation of additional fees and extension of last date of filing of Form No. BEN-2 and BEN-1 under the Companies Act, 2013

MANU/DCAF/0001/2020

In continuation to this Ministry's General Circular no. 10/2019 dated 24.09.2019, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has received further representations regarding extension of the last date for filing of e-form BEN-2 without additional fees, which are being examined. Considering such representations and examination, it is hereby informed that the time limit for filing e-form No. BEN-2 is extended upto 31.03.2020 without payment of additional fee and thereafter fee and additional fee shall be payable. Consequent to such extension of the date of filing e-form No. BEN-2, the date of filing of Form No. BEN-1 may be construed accordingly. This issues with approval of the competent authority.

Tags : Relaxation Additional fees Last date Extension

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Ministry of Finance 

01.01.2020

Indirect Taxation

Amendment in Notification No. 62/2019-Central Tax, dated the 26th November, 2019

MANU/CGST/0003/2020

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 148 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Government, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue No. 62/2019-Central Tax, dated the 26th November, 2019, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 879(E), dated the 26th November, 2019, namely:-

In the said notification,-

(i) in paragraph 2, in clause (iii), for the figures, letters and words "30th day of October, 2019" and "31st day of October", the figures, letters and words "31st day of December, 2019" and "1st day of January, 2020" shall respectively be substituted;

(ii) in paragraph 3, for the figures, letters and words "31st day of October, 2019", the figures, letters and words "1st day of January, 2020" shall be substituted.

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Press Information Bureau

01.01.2020

Civil

Indian Railways rationalizes passenger fares

MANU/PIBU/0002/2020

Indian Railways has continuously endeavored to augment passenger experience through modernization and provision of improved facilities over trains and stations. The last fare revision over Indian Railways was done in 2014-15. In order to expand passenger amenities and facilities at railway stations and trains, it has become imperative to increase the fare marginally without over burdening any class of passengers. Further, the burden of 7th Pay Commission on Indian Railway has necessitated rationalization of fares. Fare revision will help in channelising the fast modernization of Indian Railway.

Accordingly, Railways has decided to marginally effect an increase in fare. Keeping the affordability concerns of daily commuters, there shall be no fare hike for passengers over suburban sections and season ticket holders. This class constitutes 66% of total passenger segment over Indian Railways. Even for the passengers traveling in Ordinary Non AC Classes, there shall be a marginal increase of 1 paise/PKM (Passenger Kilometer). The increase in fare will be on tickets bought on or after 1st January 2020 and no excess fare (difference of fare) will be charged from passengers who have booked tickets before 1st January 2020. The fare revision is as below:

Ordinary Non-AC classes(Non-suburban): Fare increase by 01 paise/PKM

Mail/Exp Non-AC classes : Fare increase by 02 paise/PKM

AC classes- Fare increase by 04 paise/PKM

Suburban fare and Season tickets: No increase

Existing fares of train services like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Mahamana, Gatiman, Antyodaya, Garib Rath, Jan Shatabdi, Rajya Rani, Yuva Expresses, Suvidha and special trains on special charges, AC MEMU (non-suburban), AC DEMU (non-suburban) etc shall similarly be revised to the extent of the above proposed increase in class-wise fares.

There shall be no change in charges for reservation fee, superfast surcharge etc. Such charges, wherever applicable, shall continue to be levied additionally. GST as applicable shall be levied, as per instructions issued from time to time.

Indian Railways is constantly striving for up-gradation of amenities to passengers, modernising railway stations and providing state-of-the-art facilities on board and off -board. Rationalisation of passenger fares will boost the endeavours of Indian Railways in the same direction.

Tags : Passenger Fares Rationalization

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