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Karnataka hikes PUC fees; two-wheelers to pay Rs 80
The Karnataka government has raised fees for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates at authorised centres across the state. Two-wheelers now pay Rs 80 (up from Rs 65), autorickshaws Rs 80 (from Rs…
The Story in Brief
The Karnataka government has raised fees for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates at authorised centres across the state. Two-wheelers now pay Rs 80 (up from Rs 65), autorickshaws Rs 80 (from Rs 75), petrol/LPG/CNG cars Rs 150 (from Rs 115), and diesel vehicles Rs 200 (from Rs 160). The new rates took effect from Saturday.
The Indian Opinion
The modest Rs 15 increase for two-wheelers may fuel complaints of another tax burden, but the larger question is whether this revenue will improve air quality enforcement. Without clear details on how the extra money is spent, on better testing equipment or stricter checks, the hike seems like a cash grab. Will the Karnataka government publish an expenditure report on PUC fee collections?
Source: indiatvnews.com
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