New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has approved a proposal to levy a Green Tax on old vehicles which are polluting the environment.
The proposal will now go to the states for consultation before it is formally notified.
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Check out the main principles to be followed while levying the Green Tax:-
1. Transport vehicles older than 8 years could be charged Green Tax at the time of renewal of fitness certificate, at the rate of 10 to 25 % of road tax.
2. Personal vehicles to be charged Green Tax at the time of renewal of Registration Certification after 15 years.
