Maharashtra Govt Doubles Green Tax on 15-Year-Old Vehicles; New Rates Effective Immediately The Maharashtra government has implemented significant changes to the Green Tax structure for older vehicles, effectively doubling the levy in several categories. The revised provisions, notified in the official gazette following the Governor’s assent on April 6, aim to discourage the continued use of aging, polluting vehicles and promote cleaner alternatives. The amendments to the Motor Vehicles Tax Act apply to non-transport vehicles that have completed 15 years since their first registration, requiring them to pay higher lump-sum Green Taxes for every subsequent five-year renewal period. Under the new framework, tax rates vary based on vehicle type, fuel, and emission standards. For two-wheelers, vehicles compliant with BS-VI and higher emission norms will now be taxed Rs 2,000, while those under BS-IV and older standards will face a charge of Rs 4,000. Petrol-driven four-wheelers and other non-two-wheelers will be taxed Rs 3,000 for BS-VI models and Rs 6,000 for older variants. Diesel vehicles, which are subject to stricter regulations, will pay Rs 3,500 for BS-VI models and Rs 7,000 for BS-IV and below variants for every five-year renewal period after completing 15 years. The revised structure effectively doubles the existing Green Tax in many segments, particularly impacting older and more polluting vehicles. Officials emphasized that the policy is designed to incentivize vehicle owners to transition to cleaner technologies, aligning with the state’s broader environmental goals. Additionally, the government introduced a cap on taxes applicable to cranes, limiting the tax to a maximum of Rs 30 lakh. The amendments take effect immediately, affecting vehicle owners whose registrations cross the 15-year threshold.#maharashtra_govt #green_tax #motor_vehicles_tax_act #bs_vi #bs_iv
