The Government of Goa on May 18, 2023, issued the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Policy of Goa, 2023.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The policy aims at creating an ecosystem for phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles from the State roads and to meet this objective state-of-the-art scrapping and recycling units are needed
• Objectives: -
1. Reduce pollution by scrapping old and unfit vehicles.
2. Improve road, passenger, and vehicular safety.
3. Boost the auto sector and generate employment
4. Improve fuel efficiency and reduce maintenance the cost for vehicle owners
5. Formalize the current informal vehicle scrappage industry in Goa.
• These guidelines shall be applicable in the State of Goa.
• Eligibility criteria for setting up RVSF —
1. They should have an office in Goa.
2. Necessary licenses and permissions for the purpose of setting up RVSF in the State of Goa shall be obtained from the Directorate of Industries, Trade & Commerce.
3. The RVSF may be owned and operated by any legal entity.
This shall come into force on May 18, 2023.
[Notification No. D.Tpt/EST/3041/2022/1303]
