Chandigarh: The Punjab government is considering the possibility of imposing an entry tax on vehicles registered in Himachal Pradesh entering the state. The proposal was discussed in the Punjab Assembly.
Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the move is being examined after the Government of Himachal Pradesh imposed a tax on vehicles entering its territory.
Cheema told the House that Himachal Pradesh has started charging entry tax on cars and commercial vehicles entering the state, with the fee beginning at ₹170 per vehicle. In response, Punjab may consider a similar tax on vehicles with Himachal Pradesh registration numbers entering Punjab.
The minister said the state government will study the legal and administrative possibilities before taking a final decision.
Cheema made the statement while replying to a question raised by Dinesh Kumar Chadha, MLA from Rupnagar, during the Assembly session.
