Travelling from Chennai towards Tiruchirappalli, Madurai or other southern Tamil Nadu destinations? The toll collection experience at Paranur Toll Plaza has changed significantly.

Instead of slowing down for a traditional toll barrier, motorists can travel through an automated tolling location. However, this does not mean that Paranur has become toll-free.

This guide explains how the new Paranur FASTag system works, what happens when payment fails, how to check toll deductions, and how to pay or dispute an e-notice.

1. What Changed at Paranur Toll Plaza?

Paranur is located on the Tambaram–Tindivanam section of NH-179B near Chengalpattu. NHAI has introduced a Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system here.

The new setup uses overhead electronic infrastructure instead of requiring every vehicle to stop at a conventional toll booth.

2. How Does Barrier-Free FASTag Tolling Work?

The MLFF system combines two important technologies:

• FASTag RFID: Identifies the vehicle’s electronic toll tag.
• ANPR cameras: Read the vehicle registration number to support vehicle identification and toll enforcement.

When an eligible vehicle passes through the tolling location, the system records the passage and processes the applicable toll through the electronic collection infrastructure.

The objective is to reduce waiting time, fuel consumption and congestion while continuing to collect the prescribed user fee.

3. What Should Drivers Check Before Passing Paranur?

1. FASTag status: Confirm that the tag is active and not blacklisted.
2. Wallet balance: Maintain sufficient available funds for the applicable toll.
3. Vehicle details: Make sure the FASTag is linked to the correct registration number.
4. Windshield placement: Keep the tag properly affixed and undamaged.
5. Transaction alerts: Ensure you can access your issuer bank’s FASTag statement or app.

If your tag is blacklisted despite sufficient balance, resolve the restriction with your FASTag issuing bank before travelling.

4. What Happens If FASTag Payment Fails?

Under the National Highways Fee Rules amended in March 2026, an unpaid user fee may be recorded when a vehicle passes electronic toll collection infrastructure but the applicable charge is not received.

This can happen when the FASTag has insufficient funds, is invalid or cannot complete the transaction.

The vehicle owner may then receive an Electronic Notice (E-Notice) requiring payment.

Example: If the applicable toll were ₹100, a qualifying e-notice paid within 72 hours would generally require ₹100. If it remained unpaid beyond that period, ₹200 could become payable. This is an illustration, not a verified Paranur toll rate.

5. How to Check and Pay a Paranur Toll E-Notice

If you receive a notice after passing through Paranur, use the official government National Highway Fee E-Notice portal.

1. Open the official portal using the link below.
2. Follow the displayed vehicle or notice lookup instructions.
3. Complete any required verification.
4. Check the vehicle number, toll location, amount and notice details.
5. If the notice is correct, use the portal’s authorised payment process.
6. Save the payment acknowledgement or receipt.

Check & Pay Official Toll E-Notice →

6. How to Dispute an Incorrect Toll E-Notice

If the notice refers to the wrong vehicle, a journey you did not make or a payment already completed, use the official grievance process.

1. Open the e-notice portal.
2. Find the notice associated with your vehicle.
3. Select the available grievance or representation option.
4. Provide the relevant transaction and vehicle information.
5. Attach supporting evidence if requested.
6. Save the acknowledgement and monitor the case status.

The national rules provide a 72-hour window from notice issuance for making a representation. Do not wait until the deadline if the notice appears incorrect.

7. FASTag Deducted Twice at Paranur? What to Do

If your FASTag account shows two deductions for what appears to be one crossing, first check the transaction dates, times, toll location and transaction identifiers.

Then contact your FASTag issuing bank and request an investigation into the suspected duplicate deduction.

IHMCL’s published FASTag FAQ advises customers to report incorrect deductions within 40 days of the transaction. It describes a chargeback process that normally takes 20–30 working days, although the outcome depends on verification.

Keep the following evidence:

• Vehicle registration number
• FASTag issuer bank name
• Both transaction identifiers
• SMS alerts or account statement screenshots
• Date and approximate time of passage
• Any complaint acknowledgement

8. What Are the Latest Paranur Toll Charges?

The introduction of MLFF technology changes how toll is collected; it does not itself establish a new universal toll rate.

Paranur charges depend on the applicable official toll schedule and vehicle category. Rates can change with notified revisions, so motorists should consult the current NHAI toll information service rather than rely on an outdated rate table.

Check Official NHAI Toll Information →

Editorial note: This article intentionally does not publish unverified October 2026 vehicle-wise toll amounts.

9. Who Should You Contact for Paranur FASTag Problems?

10. Related RajMargYatra Guides

• FASTag E-Notice: Check, Pay or Dispute
• Samruddhi Mahamarg Toll Charges for Car 2026
• FASTag E-Notice Payment 2026
• RajMargYatra Homepage and Highway Guides

11. Official Government Sources

• MoRTH/NHAI — Paranur MLFF Rollout, 1 October 2026
• MoRTH — National Highways Fee Rules Amendment, March 2026
• Government National Highway Fee E-Notice Portal
• IHMCL — FASTag FAQ and Complaint Guidance
• NHAI — Toll Information System

Last reviewed: 13 October 2026. RajMargYatra.com is an independent highway information website and is not the official NHAI Rajmargyatra application or a government payment portal.