Green Tax for Vehicles in India

Pollution is a rising issue in India with metropolitan cities like Delhi witnessing high levels of pollution throughout the year. Over the past few years, the pollution levels have gone up drastically, causing a lot of medical issues for people living in big towns and cities. The fumes emitted by vehicles are one of the main causes of pollution. In an effort to cut down and control pollution, the government has implemented a special tax system for vehicles called the ‘Green Tax’. Green tax is a type of excise duty that has been placed on any objects/vehicles that cause pollution.

Fortunately, the government of India has implemented an easy method for citizens to pay off their green taxes online. Vehicle owners can pay off their green tax through the official VAHAN website, by following the simple steps given below:

• Step 1: Go to the Vahan website and log in using your credentials.

• Step 2: Enter your vehicle registration information on the website.

•  Step 3: Click on the ‘Pay Your Tax’ option and enter your phone number. 

•  Step 4: Finish the OTP verification, and click on your appropriate tax option. 

• Step 5: Pay your pending green tax through online payment methods.

Once your payment is successful, you will receive a message/notification that your green tax has been paid. 

The exact green tax that is applicable on vehicles may vary depending on the state that you live in. The rate of green tax may also depend on the level of pollution in your city. Let’s take a look at the green tax rate across a few states in India: 

Green Tax Rate, Maharashtra 

Green Tax Rate Goa 

Tamil Nadu Green Tax 

The green tax rate for commercial vehicles is indicated below: