Jharkhand Government Updates On Vehicles Registration under Bharat (BH) Series
The Jharkhand Government issued a notification regarding the implementation of the Central Motor Vehicles (20th Amendment) Rules, 2021, and the Central Motor Vehicles (23rd Amendment) Rules, 2022, aimed at facilitating the transfer of vehicles across India. A new BH series/ Bharat Series or BH Number Plate Registration Number has been introduced for registration of non-transport vehicles. This registration in the BH series is optional.
Rationalizing Parking Charges For Private Vehicles In NCR
The CAQM has urged Urban Local Bodies to disincentivize private vehicles by way of rationalizing the parking charges. This endeavor shall be completed and implemented expeditiously, but not later than 30.08.2024 and a compliance report must be submitted to the Commission.
e-Governance of Civil Aviation platform will perform Aadhaar authentication of applicants to obtain the various services under the Drone Rules, 2021
The authentication can be done through the e-Governance of Civil Aviation Platform, on a voluntary basis, for verifying the identity of users.
EU-India join forces to promote start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries under Trade and Technology Council
The objective is to harmonize efforts with EU innovators to jointly develop battery recycling solutions that drive industry expansion. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where sustainability and innovation form the cornerstone of a flourishing circular economy.
Central Motor Vehicles (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2024
The amendment provides that the Director of Industries or Director of Transport may be nominated as the registering authority in case the State/ Union Territory does not have a position equivalent to Commissioner of Industries or Commissioner of Transport and the registering authority shall be empowered to issue Preliminary Registration Certificate, issue and renewal of Registration Certificate under this chapter for the registration of Automated Testing Stations.
Central Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Amendment Rules, 2024
The Registered Scrapper shall ensure timely conduct of audit of the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility by any of the agencies specified under rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to undertake a regulatory and compliance audit and audit of the mass flow statement as maintained in Form- by the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility.
Government approves E- Vehicle policy to promote India as a manufacturing destination for EVs
The Union Government has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles (EV) with the latest technology can be manufactured in the country. The policy is designed to attract investments in the e-vehicle space by reputed global EV manufacturers.
Karnataka Motor Transport and Other Allied Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Act, 2024
The notification presents a comprehensive framework for the implementation of the Karnataka Motor Transport and Other Allied Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Act, 2024. It encompasses the establishment of governing bodies, procedures for registration and claiming benefits, fund management, and provisions for addressing challenges in implementing the Act. The Act emphasizes the government’s commitment to promoting the well-being and social security of motor transport and allied workers in Karnataka through a structured and welfare-oriented approach.
Goa Motor Vehicles Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The “Goa Motor Vehicles Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2024” encompasses significant amendments to the Goa Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1974, aimed at restructuring the motor vehicles tax, simplifying the tax structure, and encouraging the registration of high-end vehicles in Goa. The bill also emphasizes the repeal of the previous ordinance and provides detailed insights into the proposed tax rates and refund mechanisms for various categories of motor vehicles.
Government issues Scheme Guidelines for Pilot Projects on use of Green Hydrogen in the Transport Sector
The scheme will support development of technologies for use of Green Hydrogen as a fuel in Buses, Trucks and 4-wheelers, based on fuel cell-based propulsion technology / internal combustion engine-based propulsion technology. The other thrust area for the scheme is to support development of infrastructure such as hydrogen refuelling stations.
