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.
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Road Ministry invites comments on a move to not increase life of vehicles of over 15 years
March 13, 2021
Rules applicable for all government owned vehicles including buses The Road Transport and Highways Ministry has invited comments on a draft notification that says government vehicles of over 15 years, including buses owned by State transport undertakings, cannot be registered after April 1, 2022.
The note calls for non-renewal of certificate of registration after 15 years in case of motor vehicles owned by Central government and its departments, State government and its departments, State transport undertakings, public sector units and autonomous bodies with Central and State governments, local governments such as municipalities and panchayats. Comments can be sent within 30 days.
NEW DELHI: There is good news for consumers who are going to junk their old vehicles and buy a new one under the Vehicle Scrapping Policy as automakers
Read more about Junk your old car and get 5% rebate from automakers on new buy: Gadkari on Business Standard. There is good news for consumers who are going to junk their old vehicles