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{{#seo:|description=Complete 2025 guide to Sikkim roads - completely toll-free state with no FASTag requirements. Travel freely across Sikkim without toll payments.}}
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<h1 style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Sikkim Toll Roads Complete Guide</h1>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> No toll roads - completely toll-free state<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Entire state of Sikkim (2,308.52 km road network)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Indian Rupee (INR) - Road tax only<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> No FASTag required, GPS-based toll system not applicable<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Roads & Bridges Department, Government of Sikkim
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need FASTag for Sikkim? 2025 Update</h2>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you do not need FASTag for Sikkim - the state has zero toll roads and is completely toll-free. Currently no toll roads exist in Sikkim. You can drive across the entire union territory without any concern of paying toll or having a FASTag.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Sikkim is one of the few Indian states where you can travel the entire road network without encountering a single toll plaza or needing electronic toll collection devices.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> While India transitions to GPS-based toll collection systems nationally, Sikkim remains toll-free with no plans to introduce tolls. The state focuses on road tax collection and infrastructure development through government funding.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Sikkim operates with zero toll charges but requires road tax payment for vehicle registration and annual renewal.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Road Tax Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)</h3>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Type</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Engine Capacity/Weight</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Annual Road Tax</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Two-wheelers</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Up to 125cc</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹300</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Two-wheelers</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Above 125cc</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹500-800</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Based on engine capacity</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cars (Petrol)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Up to 1500cc</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹750-1,200</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Cars (Diesel)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Above 1500cc</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹1,500-3,000</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">3-7% of vehicle cost</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Weight and capacity based</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">By seating capacity</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹5,000-15,000</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Total Road Length:</strong> 2308.52 Km of road including the National Highway</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Infrastructure Challenges:</strong> Sikkim lies in the seismic Zone V and the re-occurring seismic movements and heavy rainfall trigger off landslides and movement of cap soil resulting in damage of roads</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Since Sikkim has no toll roads, you only need to pay road tax for vehicle registration and annual renewal:</p>
  
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<li>Parivahan Sewa portal (parivahan.gov.in)</li>
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<li>Commercial Taxes Division, Sikkim Government website</li>
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Currently '''no toll roads''' exist in Sikkim. You can drive across the entire union territory without any concern of paying toll or having a [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/fastag-india FASTag].
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<li>Regional Transport Office (RTO) counters</li>
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<li>Cash or cheque payments accepted</li>
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<li>Acknowledgment slip provided</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate fuel costs for your journey across Sikkim's toll-free roads, use TollGuru's fuel cost calculator</p>
  
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== See also ==
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/india-toll India tolls and toll pass]
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/delhi-toll-roads Delhi tolls]
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<li>Landslide-prone areas receiving enhanced drainage systems</li>
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/tamil-nadu-toll-roads Tamilnadu tolls]
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/west-bengal-toll-roads West Bengal tolls]
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Road Tax Updates:</strong></p>
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<li>Online payment systems enhanced for easier processing</li>
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<li>KYC requirements updated for digital transactions</li>
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<li>Road tax rates remain among lowest in India</li>
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<li>India's GPS-based toll system rollout does not affect Sikkim</li>
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<li>FASTag mandate exemption continues for Sikkim roads</li>
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<li>East Sikkim (Gangtok) - Capital district with National Highway 10</li>
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<li>West Sikkim (Gyalshing) - Border connectivity to Nepal</li>
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<li>South Sikkim (Namchi) - Tourist circuit roads including Pelling</li>
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<li>National Highway 10 - Primary access from West Bengal (Siliguri to Gangtok)</li>
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<li>Gangtok-Nathu La Pass - International border route to Tibet</li>
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<li>Gangtok-Pelling-Yuksom - Western Sikkim tourist circuit</li>
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<li>Mangan-Lachung-Lachen - North Sikkim high-altitude routes</li>
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<li>Zero toll costs throughout Sikkim - only fuel and accommodation expenses</li>
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<li>Road tax applicable only for vehicle registration, not travel</li>
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<li>Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Indian citizens for certain areas</li>
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<li>Vehicle permits for non-Sikkim registered vehicles</li>
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<li>Monsoon season (June-September): Frequent landslides and road closures</li>
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<li>Best travel period: March-May and October-November for clear roads</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, Sikkim has zero toll roads. You can travel the entire state without encountering any toll plazas or needing FASTag.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No FASTag is required for travel within Sikkim. You may need it for toll roads in neighboring states when traveling to/from Sikkim.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What costs should I expect for road travel in Sikkim?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Only fuel costs and parking fees. If registering a vehicle in Sikkim, road tax ranges from ₹300-15,000 annually depending on vehicle type.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No toll costs, but permit fees apply for certain restricted border areas. ILP and RAP permits have separate fee structures.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Through road tax collection, central government funding, and state budget allocations. Sikkim prioritizes infrastructure development through public funding rather than user fees.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FASTag + GPS transition</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₹1-3 per km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">FASTag electronic</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹1-2 per km</td>
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Latest revision as of 15:41, 5 July 2025



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Sikkim Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: No toll roads - completely toll-free state
Coverage: Entire state of Sikkim (2,308.52 km road network)
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR) - Road tax only
Technology: No FASTag required, GPS-based toll system not applicable
Operators: Roads & Bridges Department, Government of Sikkim

Do I Need FASTag for Sikkim? 2025 Update

No, you do not need FASTag for Sikkim - the state has zero toll roads and is completely toll-free. Currently no toll roads exist in Sikkim. You can drive across the entire union territory without any concern of paying toll or having a FASTag.

Key Reality: Sikkim is one of the few Indian states where you can travel the entire road network without encountering a single toll plaza or needing electronic toll collection devices.

2025 Update: While India transitions to GPS-based toll collection systems nationally, Sikkim remains toll-free with no plans to introduce tolls. The state focuses on road tax collection and infrastructure development through government funding.

Sikkim Road Costs: What You Actually Pay

Sikkim operates with zero toll charges but requires road tax payment for vehicle registration and annual renewal.

Current Road Tax Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Type Engine Capacity/Weight Annual Road Tax Notes
Two-wheelers Up to 125cc ₹300 Lowest rates in India
Two-wheelers Above 125cc ₹500-800 Based on engine capacity
Cars (Petrol) Up to 1500cc ₹750-1,200 Based on ex-showroom price
Cars (Diesel) Above 1500cc ₹1,500-3,000 Higher rates for diesel
Commercial Vehicles Variable 3-7% of vehicle cost Weight and capacity based
Taxis By seating capacity ₹5,000-15,000 Annual/quarterly basis

Sikkim Road Network Coverage (2025)

Total Road Length: 2308.52 Km of road including the National Highway

Infrastructure Challenges: Sikkim lies in the seismic Zone V and the re-occurring seismic movements and heavy rainfall trigger off landslides and movement of cap soil resulting in damage of roads

How to Pay Sikkim Road Taxes

Since Sikkim has no toll roads, you only need to pay road tax for vehicle registration and annual renewal:

1. Online Payment:

  • Parivahan Sewa portal (parivahan.gov.in)
  • Commercial Taxes Division, Sikkim Government website
  • UPI and net banking accepted

2. Offline Payment:

  • Regional Transport Office (RTO) counters
  • Cash or cheque payments accepted
  • Acknowledgment slip provided

To calculate fuel costs for your journey across Sikkim's toll-free roads, use TollGuru's fuel cost calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Road Infrastructure Updates:

  • Pakyong Airport connectivity improvements ongoing
  • Border connectivity projects with Nepal and Bhutan in planning
  • Landslide-prone areas receiving enhanced drainage systems

Road Tax Updates:

  • Online payment systems enhanced for easier processing
  • KYC requirements updated for digital transactions
  • Road tax rates remain among lowest in India

National Policy Impact:

  • India's GPS-based toll system rollout does not affect Sikkim
  • FASTag mandate exemption continues for Sikkim roads
  • Focus remains on infrastructure development over toll collection

Regional Toll Information

Sikkim Districts - All Toll-Free:

  • East Sikkim (Gangtok) - Capital district with National Highway 10
  • West Sikkim (Gyalshing) - Border connectivity to Nepal
  • North Sikkim (Mangan) - High-altitude roads to Gurudongmar Lake
  • South Sikkim (Namchi) - Tourist circuit roads including Pelling

Major Routes (Toll-Free):

  • National Highway 10 - Primary access from West Bengal (Siliguri to Gangtok)
  • Gangtok-Nathu La Pass - International border route to Tibet
  • Gangtok-Pelling-Yuksom - Western Sikkim tourist circuit
  • Mangan-Lachung-Lachen - North Sikkim high-altitude routes

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Zero toll costs throughout Sikkim - only fuel and accommodation expenses
  • Road tax applicable only for vehicle registration, not travel
  • Permit fees required for certain border areas (Nathu La, restricted zones)

Travel Permits Required:

  • Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Indian citizens for certain areas
  • Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for foreign nationals
  • Vehicle permits for non-Sikkim registered vehicles

Road Conditions:

  • Monsoon season (June-September): Frequent landslides and road closures
  • Winter season (December-February): Snow and ice on high-altitude routes
  • Best travel period: March-May and October-November for clear roads

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any toll roads in Sikkim?

No, Sikkim has zero toll roads. You can travel the entire state without encountering any toll plazas or needing FASTag.

Do I need FASTag for Sikkim travel?

No FASTag is required for travel within Sikkim. You may need it for toll roads in neighboring states when traveling to/from Sikkim.

What costs should I expect for road travel in Sikkim?

Only fuel costs and parking fees. If registering a vehicle in Sikkim, road tax ranges from ₹300-15,000 annually depending on vehicle type.

Are there border crossing costs?

No toll costs, but permit fees apply for certain restricted border areas. ILP and RAP permits have separate fee structures.

How does Sikkim maintain roads without toll revenue?

Through road tax collection, central government funding, and state budget allocations. Sikkim prioritizes infrastructure development through public funding rather than user fees.

Sikkim vs. Neighboring States

State/Country Toll System Typical Cost Coverage
Sikkim No tolls ₹0 Entire state toll-free
West Bengal FASTag + GPS transition ₹1-3 per km National highways
Assam FASTag electronic ₹1-2 per km Major expressways
Bangladesh Manual toll collection ৳5-50 per crossing Selected bridges and highways
Nepal Limited toll roads NPR 20-100 Few major highways
Bhutan No tolls BTN 0 Completely toll-free

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Government Resources:

  • Roads & Bridges Department, Sikkim: Official infrastructure information
  • Transport Department, Sikkim: Vehicle registration and permits
  • Sikkim Tourism: Travel permits and restricted area information
  • Parivahan Sewa: Online road tax payment portal

Emergency Contacts:

  • Sikkim Police: 100 (Emergency), 03592-202033 (Control Room)
  • Tourism Helpline: 1363 (24x7 support)
  • Road Accident Emergency: 108 (Ambulance services)
  • Border Security Force: 103592-221159 (Border areas)

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