Govt Introduces 'Green Tax' For Tourists Traveling To Rohtang Pass
In the latest development, Tourists crossing Atal Tunnel at Rohtang Pass in HP on September 10 will have to pay green tax. In order to develop infrastructure in ecologically fragile Lahaul-Spiti, the tax amount has been imposed. However, the tourists going to Kishtwar and Pangi will also have to pay the tax amount which varies from vehicle to vehicle. Besides, the regular traveler will be provided with a pass.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, atal tunnel, Lahaul, Green tax, Spiti Valley
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Centre Planning To Levy 'Green Tax' On More Than 8-year-old Vehicles
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on January 25 nodded to levy ‘Green Tax' on above eight-year-old vehicles. Sending the proposal to states and Union Territories for their comments, the aforementioned vehicles would be charged during the fitness renewal and funds be utilized for anti-pollution steps. While the old transport vehicles would be charged at 10-25%, the probable renewal and levy deadline for personal and public transport vehicles… read-more
Tags: Green tax, Nitin Gadkari, Proposal, fitness certificate, Registration certificates, Air Pollution
Courtesy: Hindustan Times