Amendments to the Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility Rules in India have been introduced with several important changes. Here are the Key Highlights of the Amendments:

• No Incentives for Government or Impounded Vehicles: Government-owned or impounded vehicles handed over by enforcement agencies will no longer receive incentives on the Certificate of Deposit (CD) issued for them.

• Extended Certificate Validity: The certificate of deposit (CD) will now be valid for three years instead of two years from the date of issuance.

• Enhanced Audits: Registered scrappers must conduct regular audits of their facilities by agencies specified under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, covering regulatory compliance and mass flow statements verification.

• Environmental Compliance: To ensure compliance with environmental regulations, scrapping facilities must now obtain Consent to Establish (CTE) from the Pollution Control Board (PCB) before starting operations.

• Extended CD Validity: The validity period for CDs has been extended to three years, providing more flexibility to vehicle owners.

• Operational Consent: Before commencing operations, scrapping facilities must obtain Consent to Operate (CTO) from the PCB, with applications required at least 60 days in advance.

• Digital Documentation: Physical receipts for CD issuance are no longer required. Applicants will now receive digital receipts.

• Non-tradable CDs for Government Vehicles: CDs issued for government-owned or impounded vehicles will not be electronically tradable, preventing misuse.

Moreover, these amendments aim to:

• Promote the establishment of environmentally friendly scrapping facilities.
• Ensure responsible vehicle disposal practices.
• Provide greater flexibility and transparency for vehicle owners.
• Strengthen the vehicle scrapping ecosystem in India.

For more details, you can access the official notification from here.

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