The Vehicle Scrappage Policy is a government-funded programme to scrap old and unfit vehicles and replace them with modern and new vehicles on Indian roads.
The primary goal of the policy is to create an ecosystem for phasing out unfit and polluting vehicles to achieve a lower carbon footprint in the country.

Beginning April 1, 2023, fitness testing of Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs) shall be conducted only through Automated Testing Stations (ATSs).
 For other types of Commercial Vehicles (CVs) and Private Vehicles (PVs), the fitness testing shall also be conducted through the ATS and begin on June 1, 2024.

Commercial and private vehicles older than 15 years shall be scrapped if they fail the fitness test.
 If a vehicle fails the fitness test, it shall be defined as an ELV (End-of-Life Vehicle).

Some Benefits of Vehicle Scrapping

“Today the new scrap policy has been approved. A rebate of 50% in taxes and penalties will be given for scrapping vehicles older than 15 years,”
The State Minister added that this will significantly help in controlling pollution.
 (Source: NDTV, March 11, 2023)

Under the Centre’s Vehicle Scrappage Policy (announced in 2021), vehicle owners will receive:
🔹 Attractive discount on the ex-showroom price of a new vehicle
🔹 Up to 15%^* discount on road tax for personal vehicles (One Time)
🔹 Up to 15%^* discount on road tax for commercial vehicles (up to 8 years)

*As per UP Government guidelines. Subject to change by respective state authorities.