The Haryana Cabinet has approved a full exemption from motor vehicle tax for new electric vehicles priced up to ₹30 lakh at registration. According to reports from DPR Haryana and Business Standard, the decision was announced after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday. EVs priced above ₹30 lakh will receive a 50 per cent tax exemption, while the existing 20 per cent rebate on CNG vehicles remains unchanged. Under the revised policy, battery-operated two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers priced up to ₹30 lakh (ex-showroom) will attract no motor vehicle tax at registration. The department described the move as a step towards a 'green revolution' in the state, with the twin measures expected to boost EV adoption, reduce vehicular emissions, improve air quality and strengthen Haryana's position in the fast-growing electric vehicle market.
The EV exemption brings Haryana on par with Delhi and Chandigarh, which already offer zero registration charges on eligible electric vehicles. As reported by TOI and DPR Haryana, dealers in the state had long complained that customers were buying vehicles from Haryana showrooms but registering them in Delhi or Chandigarh to avoid registration tax, costing the state revenue and hurting local sales. The proposal, pushed by Transport Minister Anil Vij, had been pending for some time before Tuesday's approval. The decision is expected to make vehicle ownership cheaper and help the state retain buyers who were increasingly registering vehicles outside Haryana to avail complete registration tax exemption.
The Cabinet also cleared a 1 per cent motor vehicle tax rebate on non-commercial vehicles costing up to ₹20 lakh when purchased and registered in a woman's name. According to DPR Haryana and Business Standard, this move fulfils a commitment made in the state's 2026–27 Budget and is aimed at encouraging women's financial independence and participation in economic activity. The concession is intended to promote women ownership and strengthen Haryana's position in the fast-growing electric vehicle market while making vehicle ownership more affordable for women and middle-class families.
The Cabinet approved a 20% horizontal reservation for Haryana-resident ex-Agniveers in state forces across four departments. As reported by CMO Haryana, the decision extends reservation benefits to former short-service military recruits in the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), fireman positions, and Wildlife Guard. The proposal grants 20% quota for ex-Agniveers in state forces, providing employment opportunities for former military personnel who are Haryana residents. The announcements were made across separate posts by DPR Haryana and CMO Haryana following Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, though none of the posts specified an implementation date for the new provisions.
