Govt proposes more sops for scrapping vehicles with BS-II, older emission standard, ET LegalWorld
With an aim to get rid of high-polluting vehicles, the transport ministry has proposed to double the rebate up to 50 per cent in one-time tax on purchase of new vehicles after scrapping those with BS-II and earlier emission standards. At present, a discount of 25 per cent in Motor Vehicle tax is provided on […]
Centre notifies rules for ‘Radar Equipment’ for measurement of vehicles speed, ET LegalWorld
The Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has notified the Rules for Radar Equipment for the measurement of speed of vehicles under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. According to an official release, these rules will come into force from July 1, 2025, to give enough time to industries […]
Key Changes to Tax Rates on Popcorn, Fortified Rice, and Used Vehicles, ET LegalWorld
Highlights The Goods and Services Tax Council has clarified the GST rates on popcorn, stating that ready-to-eat popcorn garnished with salt and spices will be taxed at 5% if unlabelled and 12% if pre-packaged. However, caramel popcorn, which includes sugar, will be taxed at 18%, reflecting a reclassification under a different tariff heading. The GST […]
Delhi HC gives nod to SFIO to continue probe against Hero Electric Vehicles, ET LegalWorld
Hero Electric told the HC that this is a “classic case where a pure civil dispute has been given a taint of criminality” to gain an advantage in a pending civil dispute filed by it in the Punjab and Haryana HC. The Delhi High Court on Friday gave nod to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office […]
SC allows extension of registration period of 3 special protection vehicles, ET LegalWorld
The Supreme Court on Monday extended by five years the registration period of three specialised armoured diesel vehicles belonging to the special protection group (SPG). A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Manmohan was hearing a plea filed by the SPG challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) refusing to allow the […]
SC permits LMV driving licence holders to drive transport vehicles with weight up to 7,500 kg, ET LegalWorld
In a relief for commercial vehicle drivers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that a person holding a driving licence for a light motor vehicle (LMV) is also entitled to drive a transport vehicle with an unladen weight not exceeding 7,500 kg. The judgement of a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y […]
LMV licence holders can drive light transport vehicles, reiterates SC, ET LegalWorld
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reiterated that Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence holders do not require any separate endorsement to drive a transport vehicle of the LMV class. A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud said that the licensing regime under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the […]
Govt proposes changes in Motor Vehicles Act, Legal News, ET LegalWorld
The road transport ministry has proposed ammendments to the Motor Vehicles Act to make ex-gratia given by central and state govts to kin of road crash victims a separate component to be paid over and above the total compensation. At present, ex-gratia is adjusted, or included, in the final compensation when it is released in […]
Delhi CM Atishi okays incentive scheme to promote scrapping of old vehicles, ET LegalWorld
New Delhi: The Delhi government will provide a 10-20 per cent tax rebate to buyers of new vehicles who opt to scrap their old ones, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. Chief Minister Atishi has approved the incentive scheme to promote scrapping of old vehicles and it will be notified soon, the statement said. […]
Plea filed in Delhi HC against mandatory scrapping of old vehicles, ET LegalWorld
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Delhi government’s policy for mandatory scrapping of old vehicles. One Nagalaxmi Laxmi Narayan has challenged the 2024 ‘Handling End of Life Vehicles in Public Places of Delhi’ guidelines that mandatorily require the scrapping of diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older […]