South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has completed installation of ‘Radio Frequency Identification Device’ (RFID) system at all 13 toll plazas points covering 73 toll lanes.
The civic body has requested owners of all the commercial vehicles to pre-register their vehicles for entry into Delhi. The selected toll plaza points for pre-registration are Aya Nagar, Tikri, Kapashera, Shahdara (Flyover), Gazipur (Old), DND Flyway, Badarpur-Faridabad (Main), Kundli, Rajokri, Kalindi Kunj, a senior SDMC official said.
The official added the toll plazas which were equipped with the system are Tikri, Aya Nagar, Kapashera, Rajokri, Kundli, Kalindi Kunj, Shahdra Main, Shahdra Flyover, DND Flyway, Badarpur -Faridabad main, Badarpur-Faridabad Flyover, Gazipur ( Main) and Gazipur (Old).
SDMC Commissioner Dr Puneet Kumar Goel said that the pre-registration procedure for the RFID has been made quite simple and it takes just five minutes to complete the process.
“The vehicle owners will have to take their vehicles and documents such as a copy of vehicle registration certificate, a copy of vehicle insurance, driving license of the driver and mobile number of the owner,” he said.
Goel said the fee for pre-registration and issuance of RFID is just Rs 200 plus GST. “The owners are free to contact the plaza manager for any assistance at the selected ten toll plaza identified for pre-registration. The minimum amount needed for pre-registration and issuance of RFID tag is one-time entry amount for ECC and MCD toll. The amount can be paid in cash or card,” he said.
He added the pre-registration of the vehicles will definitely make entry of vehicles in Delhi from 13 border toll plaza points hassle-free, easy and smooth. On November 23, the vehicles without pre-registration of RFID will have to pay higher rates, he said.
Further, SDMC is also launching a mobile application called “ECG Tag” for easy recharge and information. This will also help in minimising the time of entry of commercial vehicles in Delhi through 13 border toll plaza points, he added.
“It has been made amply clear that as per directions dated 16th December 2015 of the Supreme Court, vehicles registered in the year 2005 or earlier shall not be qualified for entry and so these vehicles will not be pre-registered or issued RFID tag”, he added.
