Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car
road tax for customers who scrap their old vehicles and buy a new one, stated a Times of India news report. For commercial vehicles, the discount is 15%.
Vehicle Scrappage Policy
The Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Program aims to eliminate old and unfit vehicles that cause pollution and harm the environment. The policy will start after the car registration is completed, and the vehicle will undergo a fitness test after a certain period. According to the Motor Vehicle Laws, a vehicle is considered fit for only 15 years. After 15 years, the vehicle pollutes the environment more than any new vehicle.
In 2022, automated testing was used to inspect commercial vehicles. Starting June 1, 2024, all passenger vehicles over 15 years old will also be subject to this same rigorous testing.
Concessions offered by states
Several states, including Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, and Kerala, have announced concessions to promote the scrapping of old and unfit vehicles. The central government has made it mandatory for states to promote this initiative.
Dipak K Dash of Times of India reported that discounts range from 10% to 25% and are based on different criteria, such as the scrap value or price of the new vehicle. For instance, Haryana offers a discount of 10% or lower than 50% of the scrap value, while Uttarakhand provides a 25% discount or a maximum of Rs 50,000, whichever is less. Karnataka, on the other hand, is offering a fixed discount on road tax based on the
