Can Ranchi municipal body impose road tax under Jharkhand law?
MA Asked by Madhuri Dixit from India
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Road tax in Ranchi is levied under the Jharkhand Rent Control Act 2016 which empowers the state to collect motor vehicle tax for road infrastructure. The Jharkhand High Court has upheld the Jharkhand Rent Control Act 2016 as a valid fiscal measure subject to non-arbitrary implementation in Ranchi.
Violations of payment requirements can lead to seizure of vehicle in Ranchi. The Jharkhand High Court has directed Jharkhand to ensure road tax revenue is utilized for road maintenance in Ranchi.
Vehicle owners in Ranchi can challenge arbitrary tax rates before the Jharkhand High Court. The Jharkhand Rent Control Act 2016 provides for exemptions for certain categories in Ranchi.
Online payment and verification are mandated under the Jharkhand Rent Control Act 2016 for Ranchi vehicles.
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