The Department of Science & Technology & Renewable Energy, Chandigarh on July 07, 2023, issued amendments to the Chandigarh Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, 2022.
The following amendments have been stated:
• New points No. 6 & 7 are inserted in Clause 4.1.2 in the Chandigarh EV Policy 2022:
6. Consumers purchasing e-vehicle from other states/outside UT Chandigarh and registering their vehicles in Chandigarh are now eligible for availing incentives under section 4.1 of Chandigarh EV Policy, 2022.
7. In addition to the vehicles empanelled with the FAME portal, incentives will also be given to vehicles irrespective of empanelment with the FAME portal but subject to condition availability of ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) certification.
• Following new points stand added in Clause 4.4:
All Government Departments/Local Bodies will only purchase Electric Vehicles, w.e.f. August, 2023, in case of any exemption the concerned department shall obtain prior approval of the Competent Authority.
The amendments proposed to the Chandigarh EV Policy-2022 are annexed herewith as Annexure-1 and the amendments will come into force with immediate effect.
[Notification No. S&T&RE/2023/504]
