In another citizen centric move, the Central government has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles under the 'Bharat series' (BH-series) to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles across states.
As per a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, a vehicle bearing BH-series tag will not require assignment of a new registration mark when the owner shifts from one State to another.
This vehicle registration facility under BH-series will be available on voluntary basis to Defense personnel, employees of state and Central government, Central and State PSUs and private sector organizations, which have their offices in four or more States or Union territories.
The Ministry has said that the motor vehicle tax will be levied for two years or in multiple of two. This scheme will facilitate free movement of personal vehicles across States and Union Territories of India upon relocation to a new State or UT.
After completion of the 14th year, the motor vehicle tax shall be levied annually which shall be half of the amount which was charged earlier for that vehicle.