Delhi Government Exempts Road Tax for Electric Vehicles

Transport Minister of Delhi Kailash Gahlot on October 11 announced that the National Capital Territory government will exempt battery-operated vehicles from road tax. The official notification said that the Lieutenant Governor exempts taxes with an immediate effect, by using the powers under sub-section (3) of section 13 of the Delhi Motor Vehicles Taxation Act of 1962. The minister further said, "With right incentives & supporting infra, we are determined to ensure Delhi leads the country in rapid transition to Electric Vehicles".