Telangana government announces 100% tax exemption for electric vehicles
1 month ago

Telangana government announces 100% tax exemption for electric vehicles

India Today  

The Telangana government has introduced a 100% exemption on road tax and registration fees for electric vehicles in the state. The tax exemption applies to various categories of electric vehicles, including: Two-wheelers and four-wheelers : Covering both private and commercial vehicles. Electric buses operated by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation will receive an indefinite exemption from road tax and registration fees. AIM OF THE POLICY The Telangana government’s initiative is a part of its broader electric vehicle policy aimed at creating an eco-friendly transport system while reducing pollution levels in Hyderabad and other urban centres.

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Uttarakhand introduces green tax for cars. EVs and bikes get a free pass
2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand introduces green tax for cars. EVs and bikes get a free pass

India Today  

Uttarakhand is set to introduce a green tax for vehicles entering the state, aiming to reduce pollution and promote sustainable tourism. Sanat Kumar Singh, the Joint Commissioner, confirmed that the state government has already initiated the process of implementing the green cess system, with plans to operationalise it by the end of December. The system will use automatic number plate …

2% Additional Tax For Acquiring 'Second Vehicle' Can't Be Levied When First Vehicle Has Already Been Sold: Telangana High Court
2 weeks, 5 days ago

2% Additional Tax For Acquiring 'Second Vehicle' Can't Be Levied When First Vehicle Has Already Been Sold: Telangana High Court

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court recently set aside Moosarambagh RTO's direction imposing 2% additional tax on a resident's purchase of a Mahindra XUV 700 car by labelling it to be his 'second vehicle'. Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka clarified that the additional tax on a second vehicle is applicable only if an individual owns two vehicles at the time of registration of the …

Telangana committed to promote electric vehicles: Uttam Reddy
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Telangana committed to promote electric vehicles: Uttam Reddy

The Hindu  

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy reaffirmed the Telangana government’s commitment to promoting electric vehicles as part of its strategy to combat the escalating pollution crisis in urban areas. Speaking at the launch of the ‘E-Raja L-5 Segment Electric Auto,’ a ‘Make in India’ product by Rap Eco Motors, at the Administrative Staff College of India, he highlighted the urgent …

100 units of this EV delivered in Hyderabad. Not Tata Nexon, MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400
1 month ago

100 units of this EV delivered in Hyderabad. Not Tata Nexon, MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400

India Today  

JSW MG Motor India has delivered 100 units of the recently launched electric vehicle, the MG Windsor, in Hyderabad. Also, it emerged as the best-selling electric car in India in October with sales of 3,116 units, contributing almost 30% to the total electric car sales in the country during the month. Under Telangana Electric Vehicle & Energy Storage Policy 2020-2030, …

TSRTC to Ply Electric Buses Between Nizamabad and Hyderabad Soon
3 months, 3 weeks ago

TSRTC to Ply Electric Buses Between Nizamabad and Hyderabad Soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is all set to ply electric buses between Nizamabad and Hyderabad soon. For Nizamabad region, 13 electric super luxury buses were allotted that will ply between Nizamabad and Jubilee Bus Station in Secunderabad. TGSRTC officials are busy with the registration process of the electric buses with the state transport department. Speaking to Deccan …

Electric Luxury Buses on Telangana Roads Soon
4 months ago

Electric Luxury Buses on Telangana Roads Soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is introducing electric super luxury buses in the state. The TSRTC has decided to operate these electric luxury buses on the Karimnagar-Hyderabad and Nizamabad-Hyderabad routes as part of the first phase. Currently, TGSRTC operates electric buses within Hyderabad city and for interstate services between Hyderabad and Vijayawada. This will be the first introduction …

Telangana Lorry Owners Renew Demand for One Permit in TG, AP
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana Lorry Owners Renew Demand for One Permit in TG, AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana Lorry Owners Association renewed its long-standing demand for a single permit system for vehicles crossing into Andhra Pradesh, and those bound from the neighbouring Telugu state. The Telangana Lorry Owners Association is advocating for a similar arrangement with Andhra Pradesh. According to data from 2022-23, 20,291 vehicles had made 83,193 trips to Andhra Pradesh, resulting in Telangana …

River Sees Telangana As Potential Site for EV Factory
5 months, 1 week ago

River Sees Telangana As Potential Site for EV Factory

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer River, which unveiled its electric two-wheeler ‘Indie’ in Hyderabad on Wednesday, said it is looking at Telangana as a potential destination for setting up the next factory after Karnataka with the State having a low road tax policy for electric vehicles. The electric two-wheeler is priced at Rs 1,38,000 with battery capacity of 4 kWh …

Traffic police lack clarity about rules governing EVs
6 months ago

Traffic police lack clarity about rules governing EVs

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: With more and more people opting for electric vehicles, the Telangana traffic police is subject to huge challenges when it comes to enforcing rules in the absence of clarity and clear-cut guidelines, leading to a more lenient approach towards EV owners and users. Shashank, a motorist from Basheerbagh, said “I saw police stop drivers of almost all vehicles on …

Telangana State Way Behind in Patronisation of EVs
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana State Way Behind in Patronisation of EVs

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Only a mere 0.8 per cent of the 1.6 crore vehicles running in Telangana are electric vehicles. The state boasts of only 500 plus electric charging stations, although it aims to have over 3000 charging stations in another 18 months. Speaking about policy initiatives on the occasion, Gopalakrishnan V.C., director, in the state industries and commerce department, informed that …

Karnataka is doing something right: EVs go from 9,703 to 1.52 lakh in 2 years
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka is doing something right: EVs go from 9,703 to 1.52 lakh in 2 years

The Hindu  

To bolster the infrastructure necessary for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, the Karnataka Transport Department has prepared a plan to set up EV charging stations in all Regional Transport Offices and on highways in the State. An official in the Transport Department said, “To incentivise the usage of electric vehicles, we are taking pro-active measures to establish EV charging …

Telangana State Revenue Hits Rs 1 Lakh Crore; CAG Flags Tax Discrepancies
10 months, 1 week ago

Telangana State Revenue Hits Rs 1 Lakh Crore; CAG Flags Tax Discrepancies

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state’s total revenue for 2020-21 amounted to Rs 1,00,914 crore, including Rs 66,650 crore in taxes. The CAG report said a detailed scrutiny of 1,456 registered documents of stamp duty and registration fee revealed under assessment valuing of Rs 3.44 crore in 347 documents. As regards motor vehicle taxes, non-raising of demand led to non-realisation of quarterly tax …

Plea In Telangana High Court Challenges Free Transportation For Women & Transgenders On TSRTC Buses As Violative Of Constitutional Principles
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Plea In Telangana High Court Challenges Free Transportation For Women & Transgenders On TSRTC Buses As Violative Of Constitutional Principles

Live Law  

A plea has been moved before the Telangana High Court challenging a Government Order passed by the State, providing free travel on public transport exclusively to females, including transgenders, throughout the Telangana state in Telangana Road Transport Corporation utilities as ultra vires of the Road Trasport Corporation Act, 1950 and violative of Article 15 of the Constitution. The petitioner contended …

TSRTC Facilitates Smooth Sankranti Travel with 4,484 Special Buses
11 months, 2 weeks ago

TSRTC Facilitates Smooth Sankranti Travel with 4,484 Special Buses

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is ensuring a hassle-free Sankranti for citizens by organizing 4,484 special buses for those traveling to their hometowns. TSRTC Managing Director VC Sajjanar assured that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure passenger safety and comfort, with special camps set up in congested areas and additional facilities provided as needed. Regular fares …

Telangana Chief Minister launches free bus rides for women and enhanced Aarogyasri Scheme
1 year ago

Telangana Chief Minister launches free bus rides for women and enhanced Aarogyasri Scheme

The Hindu  

December 09, 2023 02:22 pm | Updated 06:17 pm IST - HYDERABAD: On the third day after taking oath as Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy launched Maha Lakshmi Scheme and Rajiv Aarogyasri Scheme - enhanced to ₹10 lakh - in Hyderabad on Saturday. Under the Maha Lakshmi Scheme, girls, women and transgender persons of all ages, who are …

UP Govt Exempts EV Buyers in State From Tax, Registration Fees
1 year, 9 months ago

UP Govt Exempts EV Buyers in State From Tax, Registration Fees

News 18  

All electric vehicles bought in Uttar Pradesh have been exempted from paying registration fees, the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government said on Friday. “The motor vehicles shall be given 100 per cent exemption of tax specified for Electric Vehicle purchased and registered in Uttar Pradesh. The exemption is applicable on any electric vehicle purchased and registered in the state of …

THIS state to exempt EV buyers from road tax, registration fees. Details here
1 year, 9 months ago

THIS state to exempt EV buyers from road tax, registration fees. Details here

Live Mint  

In order to promote electric vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to provide some benefits for EV buyers. As per the statement, the government will exempt road tax and registration fees on purchase of electric vehicles for three years from October 14, 2022, as reported by news agency ANI. The government statement also said that the exemption will be …

No power tariff hike in Telangana for next year
2 years ago

No power tariff hike in Telangana for next year

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Power consumers have got good news ahead of the New Year 2023: Telangana power distribution companies — Telangana State Northern Power Distribution Company Limited and Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited — have not proposed any increase in the existing power tariff for 2023-24 financial year. According to power tariff proposals that the discoms have submitted to the …

Citizens unaware of tax rebate for scrapped vehicles
2 years ago

Citizens unaware of tax rebate for scrapped vehicles

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Since April 1, vehicle buyers can claim up to 25 per cent rebate on road tax if they have scrapped their old vehicle and have a certificate for proof. As per the policy, a 25 per cent concession on road tax is available for non-commercial vehicles for 15 years after the purchase, while for commercial vehicles a 15 per …

Vehicles get dearer as Telangana RTA raises taxes
2 years, 7 months ago

Vehicles get dearer as Telangana RTA raises taxes

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Authority has increased life tax and green tax amounts, which will be an additional Rs 400 crore burden on those purchasing new vehicles. It is 13 per cent on vehicles priced below Rs five lakh, 14 per cent on above Rs five lakh, 17 per cent on above Rs 10 lakh while there will …

Electric Vehicles to be Exempted from Registration Certificate Fees in India: MoRTH
3 years, 4 months ago

Electric Vehicles to be Exempted from Registration Certificate Fees in India: MoRTH

News 18  

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Tuesday said it has issued a notification to exempt battery-operated vehicles from the payment of fees for issue or renewal of registration certificate. – For two-wheelers: Rs 5,000 per kWh of battery capacity + scrappage benefits up to Rs 5,000 – For four-wheelers: Rs 10,000 per kWh of battery capacity – For …

Telangana EV Policy: 6 Electric Vehicle Firms to Invest Over Rs 2,500 Crore in the State
4 years, 1 month ago

Telangana EV Policy: 6 Electric Vehicle Firms to Invest Over Rs 2,500 Crore in the State

News 18  

Six firms in the electric mobility space will set up their facilities in Telangana with an investment of over Rs 2,500 crore. Olectra Greentech Limited, a listed electric mobility company, will set up an electric bus manufacturing unit with an investment of Rs 300 crore. The firm, which supplies electric buses to various state road transport corporations, will create direct …

Telangana Govt Announces New EV Policy and Discounts To Promote Electric Vehicles in the State
4 years, 1 month ago

Telangana Govt Announces New EV Policy and Discounts To Promote Electric Vehicles in the State

News 18  

Telangana Minister for Information Technology and Municipal Administration KT Rama Rao said that the new policy of electric vehicles in the state is going to be amazingly successful and the state is going to be turned into a hub for the electronic vehicles. Speaking on the occasion, KT Rama Rao said that there is a possibility of setting up large …

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