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Vehicles bought after scrapping old ones to get tax sops

Vehicles bought after scrapping old ones to get tax sops

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry on Wednesday said the states and union territories (UTs) will provide up to 25 per cent rebate on road tax for vehicles that are purchased after scrapping old vehicles under the new National Automobile Scrappage Policy. The ministry in a press note said that in the vehicle scrapping policy, it is proposed to have a system of incentives to nudge vehicle owners to discard old and polluting vehicles. "As an incentive for scrapping, concession is stipulated in the motor vehicle tax for a vehicle registered against submission of Certificate of Deposit, which is issued by a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility.

You'll fall in love with these pet pics

You'll fall in love with these pet pics

Rediff.com9 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what our readers shared.

Reader photos: From Agra to Singapore and more

Reader photos: From Agra to Singapore and more

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Snapshots from around the world.

Revealed: Why Arvind Swamy Quit Films

Revealed: Why Arvind Swamy Quit Films

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'Life should never be unidimensional.' 'While I enjoy doing films, there's still a lot more that I want to experience.'

A 'billionloans' for small businesses

A 'billionloans' for small businesses

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Ayan Pramanik reports on former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan's fintech firm, which aims to make borrowing easy for small firms and individuals.