'Green tax' on old vehicles from Monday in A.P.

  • 24/11/2006

  • Hindu (New Delhi)

The Andhra Pradesh Government will levy a 'green tax' on all old automobile vehicles in use from as a disincentive for pollution. The tax entails levy of a token annual tax of Rs. 50 on two-wheelers and Rs. 100 on personal cars and other four-wheelers that have been in use for 15 years and above. Similarly, a tax of Rs. 200 per annum will be levied on transport and commercial vehicles such as autorickshaws, taxis, lorries and buses that are over seven years.