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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which state has passed the Motor Vehicle Tax (Amendment) Bill 2021 to impose green tax on vehicles?

A	Maharashtra
B	Andhra Pradesh
C	Madhya Pradesh
D	Punjab

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Andhra Pradesh (AP) government, in an eco-friendly move, has passed ‘AP Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill 2021’ to levy a green tax.

Detailed explanation-2: -The green tax for a vehicle is arrived based on the road tax. A fixed percentage (10%/25%/or the percentage as per norms) of the road tax is collected as green tax. The percentage varies with respect to the pollution level of the particular state. Fee amount is system generated as per government norms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Paying green tax for cars, bikes and other vehicles is simple, thanks to the online Vahan portal, which was initiated by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.

Detailed explanation-4: –Section 6A of the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 provides that every registered owner who owns or keeps in his possession or control more than 2000 Motor Vehicles for plying on hire or reward shall pay tax at a rate not exceeding 15% of the gross traffic earnings in four quarterly instalments.

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