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The Kerala Budget 2026-27 announced a 50 per cent concession on quarterly tax for stage carriage buses, reduced quarterly taxes for All India Tourist Permit (AITP) buses, revised tax structures for trailer vehicles and electric vehicles, enhanced motor vehicle tax concession for differently-abled persons, and an e-challan amnesty scheme.

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Kerala, India

Who
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, UDF government
What
The Kerala Budget 2026-27 announced a 50 per cent concession on quarterly tax for stage carriage buses, reduced quarterly taxes for All India Tourist Permit (AITP) buses, revised tax structures for trailer vehicles and electric vehicles, enhanced motor vehicle tax concession for differently-abled persons, and an e-challan amnesty scheme.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:27:51 GMT · 2h 45m ago
Where
Kerala, India ·
Why
The measures are intended to reduce the tax burden on vehicle owners, encourage public transport and electric vehicle adoption, strengthen interstate travel services, attract more vehicle registrations to the State, and provide relief to motorists with pending traffic fines.
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These budget announcements will reduce operational costs for public and tourist bus operators, incentivize electric vehicle purchases, streamline trailer vehicle registration, and offer financial relief to motorists and differently-abled individuals within Kerala.

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    The Kerala Budget 2026-27 announced a 50 per cent concession on quarterly tax for stage carriage buses, reduced quarterly taxes for All India Tourist Permit (AITP) buses, revised tax structures for trailer vehicles and electric vehicles, enhanced motor vehicle tax concession for differently-abled persons, and an e-challan amnesty scheme.

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