Can Guwahati municipal body impose road tax under Assam law?
CH Asked by Charu Singhal from India
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Road tax in Guwahati is levied under the Assam Rent Control Act 1972 which empowers the state to collect motor vehicle tax for road infrastructure. The Gauhati High Court has upheld the Assam Rent Control Act 1972 as a valid fiscal measure subject to non-arbitrary implementation in Guwahati.
Violations of payment requirements can lead to seizure of vehicle in Guwahati. The Gauhati High Court has directed Assam to ensure road tax revenue is utilized for road maintenance in Guwahati.
Vehicle owners in Guwahati can challenge arbitrary tax rates before the Gauhati High Court. The Assam Rent Control Act 1972 provides for exemptions for certain categories in Guwahati.
Online payment and verification are mandated under the Assam Rent Control Act 1972 for Guwahati vehicles.
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