Haryana Announces 100% MV Tax Exemption for New BS-VI, EV and CNG Trucks and Buses in NCR Districts | Today’s news
As part of a major drive for cleaner transport and improved air quality, the Haryana government has announced a substantial exemption from motor vehicle (MV) tax for eco-friendly trucks and buses operating in the state’s National Capital District (NCR).
The move aims to speed up the replacement of older, high-emission commercial vehicles with cleaner alternatives such as electric vehicles, CNG vehicles and BS-VI compliant vehicles.
100% tax exemption for new clean vehicles
According to a notification issued by the Haryana transport department on June 24, owners who purchase new BS-VI compliant trucks and buses, including electric vehicles (EVs), CNG vehicles and other vehicles meeting stricter emission norms, will get 100% exemption from motor vehicle tax.
The government has also announced a 50% exemption from MV tax for the purchase of used vehicles that meet the same emission standards.
The benefit is valid for 10 years
The tax exemption will be valid for 10 years from the date of first registration of the eligible vehicle.
The long-term incentive is expected to reduce operating costs for fleet operators and encourage investment in cleaner commercial transport.
Conditions of eligibility
To qualify for the program, applicants must:
-Own a truck or bus registered in Haryana’s NCR districts.
-Replace a vehicle that complies with BS-IV emission norms or above.
-Buy and register replacement vehicle in Haryana’s NCR districts.
-Make sure the new or used replacement vehicle meets BS-VI, electric, CNG or higher emission standards.
Rules for disposal of old vehicles
This policy includes provisions for the disposal of older vehicles.
-BS-III and older trucks and buses must be scrapped at a Registered Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Haryana.
-BS-IV vehicles can either be scrapped in the RVSF or sold outside the NCR region in areas not covered by the National Clean Air Program (NCAP).
The requirement is to ensure that older polluting vehicles are permanently phased out.
Relief for outstanding tax charges
The notification also provides relief to owners of older commercial vehicles.
Under this scheme, outstanding motor vehicle tax liabilities pending for more than one year on BS-IV or older trucks and buses registered in Haryana’s NCR districts will be waived off.
Goal: Cleaner air in NCR
The initiative is expected to accelerate the phase-out of aging commercial vehicles, which are a significant contributor to air pollution.
By encouraging the adoption of cleaner technologies and facilitating the phasing out of older vehicles, the Government of Haryana aims to improve air quality across the NCR region while advancing its broader environmental and sustainability goals.
Main advantages
-100% exemption from MV tax for new BS-VI, EV and CNG trucks and buses.
-50% exemption from MV tax on eligible used vehicles.
-Benefits valid for 10 years from first registration.
-Applicable in Haryana NCR districts.
-BS-III and older vehicles must be scrapped through authorized facilities.
-BS-IV vehicles can be scrapped or sold outside NCR areas outside NCAP.
– Outstanding MV tax charges older than one year on eligible vehicles will be waived.
-The policy aims to reduce vehicular pollution and improve the air quality of NCR.
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