By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Government on Saturday allowed 100 per cent exemption on motor vehicle (MV) tax and registration fees for the electric vehicles to encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles in the State.
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ii) of sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the Odisha Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1975, the State Government has allowed 100% exemption of motor vehicle taxes and also registration fees in respect of all types of battery operated vehicles a release by the Commerce and Transport Department said.
The exemption is applicable during the policy period i.e. up to December 31, 2025.
On advice of the NITI Aayog, the State Government had earlier published the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, to encourage buyers for electric vehicles. Under the policy guideline, the Government had proposed to extend incentives for the purchasers, manufacturers of EVs, batteries and charging stations.
