Govt Proposes Age Limit Extension for EVs, Hydrogen and CNG-Powered Vehicles
The draft would let national-permit holders renew electronically for up to five years and raise the fee to Rs 82,500, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposed extending the age limit for battery-operated, hydrogen fuel-based, and CNG vehicles by five years under draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
- The government published draft rules on August 10, inviting public objections for 30 days before amendments take effect following final publication in the Official Gazette.
- Authorizations for national permits could be granted electronically for up to five years, with applications in Form 46 and authorizations in Form 47 processed digitally while data is automatically fetched from the VAHAN portal.
- Vehicle owners must specify an Aadhaar-linked mobile number in Form 20, while dealers are required to provide GST, PAN, Udyam Aadhaar, and Corporate Identification Number details in revised application forms.
- Temporary registration for adapted or out-of-state vehicles will be valid for 45 days, while a chassis without a body receives temporary registration valid for six months from the date of issue.
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Times of IndiaGovt proposes age limit extension for EVs, hydrogen and CNG-powered vehicles
The Centre proposes extending vehicle age limits by five years. National permit authorisations may be granted electronically for up to five years. Temporary vehicle registrations will have revised validity periods. Automotive component manufacturers will be brought under trade certificate provisions. Vehicle documentation and owner details will be digitized through VAHAN.
The Central Government is continuously taking new steps to reduce the pollution level in the country and maintain a clean environment in big cities. With the aim of promoting environment-friendly green vehicles and providing relief to commercial vehicle owners, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a new draft for amendments to the 'Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989'. According to this new proposal, it has been decided to …
Govt proposes 5-year extension in age limit for green commercial vehicles under national permit
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Updating the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has put out new guidelines. This bodes well for a more digital transportation ecosystem and greener modes of transportation.Among the goals of the proposed notice is the simplification of regulatory procedures and the potential direct benefit to electric vehicle owners, operators of commercial fleets, and producers of automotive components. One o…
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