Overview
- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, revising Rule 81 with new fitness-test charges now in force across the country.
- The higher-fee threshold drops from 15 years to 10 years, with three age bands introduced: 10–15 years, 15–20 years, and over 20 years.
- Heavy commercial vehicles older than 20 years now face a ₹25,000 fitness test charge, up from ₹2,500, while medium commercial vehicles in that bracket rise to ₹20,000 from ₹1,800.
- For vehicles over 20 years, fees are set at ₹15,000 for light motor vehicles, ₹7,000 for three-wheelers, and ₹2,000 for two-wheelers.
- Revised baseline charges also apply below 15 years, with motorcycles at ₹400, light motor vehicles at ₹600, and medium/heavy commercial vehicles at ₹1,000.