Is your vehicle old and polluting environment? Be prepared to pay this tax in the near future
It is reportedly estimated that commercial vehicles, which constitute about 5% of the total vehicle fleet, contribute about 65-70% of total vehicular pollution. The older fleet, typically manufactured before the year 2000 constitute less than 1% of the total fleet but contributes around 15% of total vehicular pollution. These older vehicles pollute 10-25 times more than modern vehicles.
Jan 26, 2021, 18:59 PM IST
Shimla to levy 'Green Tax' on vehicles from outside the state
Under the scheme, those vehicles that are registered outside the state will have to pay 'Green Tax' for plying within the city limits. The proposal for levying tax has been sent to the state government for approval.
Nov 03, 2019, 11:05 AM IST
Burgers, pizzas to cost more in Kerala as 14.5% 'fat tax' imposed on branded fast food
A 14.5 percent 'fat tax' on burgers, pizzas and other junk food and a Green tax for vehicles over 10 years have been proposed in Kerala's CPI(M)- led Left Front government's maiden budget on Friday that also provided for a Rs 12,000 crore 'anti-slowdown package' for taking up developmental works.
Jul 08, 2016, 18:59 PM IST
Supreme Court bans diesel SUVs, luxury cars in Delhi: 10 top developments
The Supreme Court on Wednesday announced a slew of measures to tackle the growing menace of air pollution in Delhi.
Dec 16, 2015, 12:16 PM IST
Supreme Court bans registration of diesel SUVs, luxury cars in Delhi; restrictions on trucks imposed
The interim ban on registration of diesel-run luxury cars will also be implemented in the National Capital Region, PTI reported.
Dec 16, 2015, 11:09 AM IST
Will SUVs, high-end diesel cars be banned in Delhi from today?
The Supreme Court yesterday said that the rich can't be allowed to keep on driving diesel-driven SUVs that pollute the environment.
Dec 16, 2015, 10:04 AM IST
SC supports Delhi's odd-even formula, mulls curbs on diesel cars
As another interim measure, the court is also mulling to ban registration of all new SUVs and diesel cars above 2000 cc engine capacity in Delhi.
Dec 15, 2015, 16:50 PM IST
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Nov 09, 2015, 10:53 AM IST
Green tax collections stand at Rs 1.25 crore a day
The toll tax contractor of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has been collecting around Rs 1.25 crore of Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) every day since the 'green tax' was levied on trucks and other commercial vehicles entering Delhi as per a Supreme Court order.
Nov 08, 2015, 18:33 PM IST
Trucks entering Delhi to pay green tax from tonight
SDMC is nodal agency to collect toll tax on behalf of all the three municipal corporations in Delhi.
Nov 06, 2015, 22:17 PM IST
