New age limit for EV, hydrogen & CNG vehicles ahead
The Indian government has proposed extending the age limits for battery-operated, hydrogen fuel-based, and natural gas-driven vehicles by five years, as part of draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. These changes are currently under review, with a 30-day window open for objections and suggestions. The proposed alterations will only take effect after final publication in the Official Gazette.
The draft also aims to streamline the national permit process by offering electronic authorisations for up to five years at a time, with a fee of Rs 16,500 per year. Additionally, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways seeks to make the national permit process more digital, with forms like 46 to be filled out electronically.
The draft also modifies temporary vehicle registrations, extending their validity for chassis without bodies to six months and for converted or out-of-state vehicles to 45 days. The government plans to include eligible automotive component manufacturers in the scope of trade certificate provisions, requiring approval from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.
Furthermore, the draft seeks to digitize vehicle-related documentation, including capturing GST registration numbers, PAN, Udyam Aadhaar, and Corporate Identification Numbers for dealers.
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