Jan 25, 2021

India's transport ministry proposes 'green' tax on old, polluting vehicles

India's road transport ministry on Monday approved a proposal to levy additional taxes on old vehicles that are unfit and pollute the environment, as the South Asian nation tries to improve the air quality in its major cities.

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