The Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed The Assam Motor Vehicle Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2021, paving the way for levy of tax on air-conditioned sleeper coaches. Transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, who moved the bill in the House, accepted an amendment brought by the opposition, demanding a decrease in the rate of tax to be imposed under the legislation.
The State Government has lined up 15 bills, including the bill to amend the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021, for introduction in the Winter Session of the state Assembly.