Govt notifies vehicle recall policy, to be effective April 1
March 16, 2021
Can impose fine ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹100 lakh
The Road Transport and Highways Ministry has notified on March 12 the vehicle recall policy for manufacturers which will come into effect from April 1. According to the policy, depending on the number and types of vehicles (two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, among others) that have to be recalled, the Government can impose fine of up to ₹10 lakh, ₹20 lakh, ₹50 lakh or ₹100 lakh.
“The vehicle manufacturer has to pay this amount to the Government for each such bunch of defective vehicles,” an official told
BusinessLine. The Ministry had issued draft notification for vehicle recall policy mid-last year. A portal will be up and running for such vehicle recalls where consumers can lodge their complaints related to various issues.