Even vehicles under 15 years of age will see higher charges. (Source: Freepik) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

The central government on Tuesday has introduced a sharp increase in vehicle fitness-test fees, raising charges by as much as ten times under amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. The new fee structure applies nationwide and is effective immediately.

A key change is the shift in the age threshold for higher fitness fees—from 15 years to 10 years. The government has also created three distinct age categories for vehicles: 10–15 years, 15–20 years, and more than 20 years. Fees rise progressively with each category, replacing the earlier flat-rate structure that primarily applied to vehicles over 15 years old.

The steepest increases fall

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