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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian state has announced full exemption of motor vehicles taxes and registration fees on electric vehicles(EVs)?
A
Odisha
B
Andhrapradesh
C
Telengana
D
Punjab
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: The Odisha government announced full exemption of motor vehicles taxes and registration fees on electric vehicles (EVs) in the state.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Uttar Pradesh Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility Policy 2022, states that buyers of E2W, E3W, electric cars, buses and E-CVs will not only get registration fees and road tax exemptions but will also be offered subsidies on the ex-factory cost of these vehicles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Odisha Electric Vehicle Subsidy Scheme 2023 has been announced by CM Naveen Patnaik. Under this scheme, the state govt. will provide 15% subsidy on purchase of electric vehicles. The main objective of this scheme is to promote purchase of EVs across the state.

Detailed explanation-4: -of Odisha. Tax: The onetime tax is 3% in respect of e-cart/e-rickshaw in our State of Odisha under section 15 of OMVD ACT, 1975.

Detailed explanation-5: -Only nine states–Chandigarh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Delhi, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Ladakh–have mandated the creation of charging infrastructure in new residential buildings, offices, parking lots, malls, etc, the report said.

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