Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed to impose 10 percent additional GST as pollution tax on diesel vehicles. This proposal was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 20, 2023. According to the proposal, this tax will be applicable on all types of diesel vehicles, whether they are passenger vehicles or commercial vehicles.
An important step to reduce pollution caused by diesel vehicles
Gadkari said that this tax is an important step to reduce pollution caused by diesel vehicles. He said that diesel vehicles produce more pollution than petrol vehicles. Therefore, this tax will help in reducing the use of diesel vehicles and improve air quality.
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This tax will be applicable on all types of diesel vehicles, be they passenger vehicles or commercial vehicles.
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This tax will be applicable from the financial year 2023-24.
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This tax will help in reducing pollution caused by diesel vehicles and improve air quality.
The proposal was welcomed as well as criticized.
This proposal has been welcomed by environmentalists and others. He said that this is an important step which will help in reducing the problem of air pollution in India. However, some people have also criticized this proposal. He said that this tax will be a burden for the owners of diesel vehicles and will increase the price of the vehicle.
Diesel vehicles cause more pollution than petrol vehicles
This proposal is an important step to reduce air pollution caused by diesel vehicles. Diesel vehicles cause more pollution than petrol vehicles, as they emit more sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. These pollutants deteriorate air quality and can cause health problems.
10% additional GST will increase the price of diesel vehicles
The additional 10% GST will increase the price of diesel vehicles, encouraging people to avoid using diesel vehicles. It will also encourage commercial vehicle owners to invest in electric or hybrid vehicles, which produce less pollution.
Difficult for those dependent on diesel vehicles
However, some people argue that this proposal will be a burden for owners of diesel vehicles and will increase the price of the vehicle. He said the proposal would be particularly harmful to those who rely on diesel vehicles, such as people living and businesses in rural areas.
How effective the proposal will be remains to be seen.
It remains to be seen how effective this proposal will be in reducing India’s air pollution problem. However, it is an important step that can help improve air quality and improve people’s health.