Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Assam extends vehicle scrapping OTS till 2026
The Assam government is trying to make the state cleaner by encouraging people to scrap old, polluting vehicles.
They have extended a special program called One Time Settlement (OTS) until March 2026.
This program allows vehicle owners to pay only 25% of their outstanding dues to scrap their vehicles, which means they get a big discount on unpaid taxes.
The government wants to remove old vehicles that are lying unused and causing pollution.
They are asking everyone to help keep Assam clean by using this program to scrap their old vehicles.
Assam extends the One Time Settlement (OTS) for vehicle scrapping until March 2026.
Vehicle owners can scrap unfit vehicles by paying only 25% of outstanding dues, receiving a 75% waiver on unpaid taxes.
The initiative aims to reduce pollution from end-of-life vehicles that are abandoned in public places.
Mandatory registration cancellation is required for vehicles older than 15 years.
The program is part of Assam's vision to become a pollution-free, green state.
- Who
- Assam Transport Department
- What
- Extended One Time Settlement (OTS) for vehicle scrapping
- When
- Valid until March 2026
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To reduce pollution and environmental damage from end-of-life vehicles
- Extension Period
- March 2026
- Financial Relief
- 75% waiver on unpaid taxes
- Payment Required
- 25% of outstanding dues
- Vehicle Age for Mandatory Cancellation
- 15 years
- Applicable Vehicles
- Government and private vehicles