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Information & Public Relations Department
Title: Meghalaya Government Launches One-Time Settlement Scheme for Commercial Vehicles
Press Release Number:
11/06/2026
Description:
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Dhar stated that the OTS Scheme was approved by the State Cabinet to encourage vehicle owners to clear long-pending dues. Under the scheme, commercial vehicle owners will receive an 80% waiver on Motor Vehicle Tax, Goods and Passenger Tax dues and penalties, and a 90% waiver on penalties related to Fitness Certificates.
The Minister informed that outstanding dues accumulated over several years, regardless of when they originated, will be eligible for settlement under the scheme as per the formula approved by the Government.
According to departmental estimates, the total outstanding dues amount to nearly ₹1,100 crore, including approximately ₹900 crore in fitness certificate-related penalties. The Transport Department estimates that if vehicle owners avail themselves of the scheme and clear their dues, the Government could generate revenues of approximately ₹180–200 crore.
Data presented during the Cabinet meeting indicated that around 65,000 vehicles have pending Motor Vehicle Tax dues, 12,642 vehicles have Goods and Passenger Tax liabilities, and over 57,000 vehicles have pending Fitness Certificate-related penalties.
The OTS Scheme will remain open until August 31, 2026. The Minister urged all commercial vehicle owners, including truck operators, to take advantage of the opportunity and clear their dues within the stipulated period
The Minister informed that outstanding dues accumulated over several years, regardless of when they originated, will be eligible for settlement under the scheme as per the formula approved by the Government.
According to departmental estimates, the total outstanding dues amount to nearly ₹1,100 crore, including approximately ₹900 crore in fitness certificate-related penalties. The Transport Department estimates that if vehicle owners avail themselves of the scheme and clear their dues, the Government could generate revenues of approximately ₹180–200 crore.
Data presented during the Cabinet meeting indicated that around 65,000 vehicles have pending Motor Vehicle Tax dues, 12,642 vehicles have Goods and Passenger Tax liabilities, and over 57,000 vehicles have pending Fitness Certificate-related penalties.
The OTS Scheme will remain open until August 31, 2026. The Minister urged all commercial vehicle owners, including truck operators, to take advantage of the opportunity and clear their dues within the stipulated period
Released Date:
11 Jun 2026
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