Green Tax in Uttarakhand: Vehicles From Outside States Must Pay

From December 2025, Uttarakhand will collect a green tax from vehicles coming from outside the state. This step aims to control pollution, protect the environment, and promote cleanliness. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will detect incoming vehicles, and the tax will be deducted automatically from owners’ accounts.

Green Tax in Uttarakhand: Vehicles From Outside States Must Pay

Key Points

• Purpose: To control pollution, protect the environment, and maintain cleanliness in Uttarakhand.
• Start Date: December 2025.
• Vehicles Covered: Vehicles coming from other states.
• Green Tax Rates:
  • Small vehicles: ₹80
  • Small cargo vehicles: ₹250
  • Buses: ₹140
  • Trucks: ₹120–700 depending on weight
• Detection Method: ANPR cameras installed at state borders will capture vehicle registration numbers.
• Number of Cameras: Increased from 16 to 37 across borders.
• Collection Method:
  • Data sent to a vendor company through software
  • Vehicle owners’ wallet numbers retrieved from NPCI database
  • Tax automatically deducted and deposited to Transport Department account
• Exemptions: Uttarakhand-registered vehicles, government vehicles, and two-wheelers are excluded.

Exam-Oriented Facts

• State implementing green tax: Uttarakhand
• Start month: December 2025
• Tax collection system: Automatic through ANPR cameras and NPCI database
• Small vehicle tax: ₹80
• Truck tax: ₹120–700 based on weight
• Responsible officer: Additional Transport Commissioner Sanat Kumar Singh
• Number of ANPR cameras: 37

Question & Answer

Q1. From when will Uttarakhand collect green tax from vehicles coming from outside?
(a) January 2025
(b) December 2025
(c) March 2026
(d) November 2025
Answer: December 2025

Q2. Which technology will detect vehicles at Uttarakhand borders for tax collection?
(a) GPS Tracking
(b) RFID Tags
(c) ANPR Cameras
(d) Drone Surveillance
Answer: ANPR Cameras

Q3. What is the green tax for small vehicles coming from other states?
(a) ₹50
(b) ₹80
(c) ₹100
(d) ₹150
Answer: ₹80

Q4. How will the green tax amount be collected?
(a) Cash at tolls
(b) Automatic deduction from wallet via NPCI
(c) Online portal login
(d) Bank deposit by owner
Answer: Automatic deduction from wallet via NPCI

Q5. Which vehicles are exempt from this green tax?
(a) Trucks
(b) Government and Uttarakhand-registered vehicles
(c) Small cargo vehicles
(d) All buses
Answer: Government and Uttarakhand-registered vehicles

Q6. Who is responsible for implementing the green tax in Uttarakhand?
(a) Chief Minister
(b) Transport Minister
(c) Additional Transport Commissioner Sanat Kumar Singh
(d) Police Commissioner
Answer: Additional Transport Commissioner Sanat Kumar Singh

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