Maharashtra
Maha govt withdraws 6 pc tax on EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh
Mumbai, March 26: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Wednesday in the state council that the government has decided to withdraw the six per cent tax on electric vehicles (EVs) priced above Rs 30 lakh, as was initially proposed by Deputy CM and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar in the annual budget for 2025-26.
The chief minister made this announcement while responding to a question by Shiv Sena(UBT) legislator Anil Parab during a discussion on EVs and air pollution.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar had said that the six per cent tax on EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh was part of its move to mop up additional revenue. However, the auto industry and other stakeholders had urged the state government to withdraw the 6 per cent tax, especially when the Centre and the state government are promoting the use of EVs to address the pollution issue.
Parab raised concerns over the proposed tax which would have been effective from April 1.
He said, “The Centre is actively encouraging EVs by providing a slew of incentives. The state government’s proposal to level a six per cent tax on EVs above Rs 30 lakh would be counter productive and it would be contradictory to the broader objective of promoting pollution free and clean mobility.”
The chief minister said that the government arrived at a conclusion that the tax would not mobilise substantial revenue and could send the wrong signal about our commitment to electric mobility. Therefore, the state government will not go ahead with the six per cent tax on EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh, he added.
During the budget presentation on March 10, the state government proposed a 6 per cent tax on EVs above Rs 30 lakh and a one per cent tax hike on individual-owned non-transport four-wheeler CNG and LPG vehicles. The move was aimed to generate an additional revenue of approximately Rs 150 crore in 2025-26. The Finance Minister had also announced a 7 per cent tax on light goods vehicles (LGVs) carrying goods up to 7,500 kg, which would bring Rs 625 crore to the exchequer.
Maharashtra
Terror in Mumbai! Zulfikar gang accused of demanding a week’s notice from a builder and killing him, Mumbai Crime Branch action, 12 goons arrested
Mumbai: The Mumbai Crime Branch has claimed to have arrested gangster Zulfikar Behlim and his brother Mohsin Behlim for demanding a ransom of Rs 25 lakh from a builder. Both of them had demanded a ransom of Rs 25 lakh from the builder and also threatened to kill him. In this regard, the builder had registered a case against gangster Zulfiqar and his brother, including 12 gangsters. Crime Branch Unit 9 laid a trap and arrested these 12 accused while collecting the ransom. A case has been registered against the accused under the Extortion and Arms Acts. The court has ordered the accused to be remanded till July 31. Zulfikar and Mohsin had created terror in Mumbai city and suburbs and had also tried to demand ransom from several builders. Therefore, the police have appealed that if this gang has demanded ransom from anyone, they can register a complaint against them with the police and the Crime Branch. This action was taken by Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti Joint Police Commissioner Anil The investigation was carried out by Kanbhare DCP Nunath Dhole and Crime Unit In-charge Sachin Pranak.
Mumbai: Crime Branch has claimed to have arrested an accused wanted in murder and MCOCA at Chunabhatti Police Station in Mumbai. He was hiding in Navi Mumbai, adjoining Mumbai, hiding his identity. The Mumbai Crime Branch received information about this. The Crime Branch conducted a raid in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai and arrested the absconding accused, Swastik Sawant, 32. A case was registered against him at Chunabhatti Police Station in 2023 and he was hiding in Sindhudurg, Goa, Chennai, Rajasthan, and Delhi areas. Crime Branch Unit 6 started searching for the accused in this regard and then information was received that he was hiding in Navi Mumbai, after which he was arrested. This operation was carried out by DCP Nunath Dhola of Mumbai Crime Branch.
Mumbai: Anti-Narcotics Cell has arrested a drug smuggler claiming to have seized MD Mephedone worth over Rs 35 lakh. A suspect was found in a suspicious condition in Mumbai’s Bandra area. When he was searched, the police found 142 grams of MD from his possession, which is said to be worth Rs 35 lakh. A case has been registered against him under the NDPS Act in Kherwadi police. This action was taken by the ANC Worli unit.
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