In a major decision taken on Wednesday evening, the Chandigarh administration announced it would – with effect from February 10 – cease the registration of two-wheelers which are non-electric.
The order stated that this has been done to achieve the aim of eco-friendly and green transportation in “City Beautiful”.
The Chandigarh administration had in September notified the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022.
“The policy aims at encouraging electric mobility and discouraging non-electric vehicles in the interest of healthier environment. In order to encourage electric vehicles, waiver on road tax on electric and hybrid vehicles has been envisaged in the policy. Simultaneously, in order to limit and discourage non-electric vehicles, provision for capping on their registration has been made in the policy,” the order specified.
