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Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari approves proposal to levy green tax on older vehicles

Updated : January 25, 2021 08:28 PM IST

Green tax will be imposed on vehicles at the time of renewal of fitness certificate, the ministry said.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari approved a proposal o January 25 to levy a 'Green Tax' on old vehicles that are polluting the environment. Transport vehicles older than eight years could be taxed at the rate of 10 to 25 percent of road tax.

The tax is to be imposed at the time of renewal of fitness certificate, the ministry said. Personal vehicles will be charged after 15 years since purchase, while public transport vehicles, such as city buses, will be charged a lower green tax.

A higher green tax of 50 percent will be levied on vehicles registered in highly polluted cities. There is a difference in tax levy depending on fuel and type of vehicle.

Vehicles like strong hybrids, electric vehicles and alternate fuels like CNG, ethanol, LPG, etc. to be exempted. Vehicles used in farming, such as tractor, harvester, tiller, etc. to be exempted from the green tax.

The ministry said the proposal will go to the states for consultation before it is formally notified.

Published : January 25, 2021 06:36 PM IST

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