Amnesty schemes, arrear waivers and vehicle tax revisions in Revised Kerala Budget
The Kerala government has presented a revised budget featuring tax revisions for electric vehicles, amnesty schemes for tax arrears, and new tax structures for low-strength alcohol. The budget aims to boost vehicle registrations and streamline tax collection processes.
Why it matters
Budgetary changes directly impact regional economic policy, consumer costs for vehicles, and state revenue generation.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has announced a clutch of amnesty and arrear waivers in addition to vehicle tax revisions, presenting the 2026-27 Revised Budget in the State Assembly on Friday (June 19). The Budget has also sought to bring clarity to the sales tax structure applicable to low-strength alcohol.
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