Govt hikes vehicle fitness test fees by up to 10 times
The government has increased vehicle fitness test fees by up to 10 times under amendments to Central Motor Vehicles Rules. It introduced three age categories (10-15 years, 15-20 years and above 20 years), with fees rising by age. Heavy commercial vehicles face steepest hike, with trucks or buses older than 20 years to be charged ₹25,000, up from ₹2,500 earlier.