Archive · 19 Dec 2025
CM Dhami directs immediate green cess collection
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, was unhappy because the plan to collect a special fee called 'green cess' from vehicles coming from other states was delayed.
This fee is meant to help keep the environment clean.
He told the officials to start collecting this fee right away.
He also said they should use computers and smart technology to make sure everything is done properly and to stop people from not paying taxes.
The Chief Minister wants to make sure Uttarakhand uses its natural resources wisely, especially in the Terai regions, to help the state grow and protect the environment.
He wants to make this decade a special time for Uttarakhand's development, just like the Prime Minister wants.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed displeasure over the delay in implementing the 'green cess' collection from out-of-state vehicles.
The 'green cess' aims to control pollution, protect the environment, and promote cleanliness in Uttarakhand.
Dhami directed officials to start collecting the 'green cess' immediately and to focus on increasing revenue collection.
He emphasized the use of AI-based technology for effective tax control and the digitization of all registration and licensing work.
The Chief Minister also stressed the proper utilization of forest resources and the development of commercial plantations and medicinal herbs in the Terai regions.
- Who
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- What
- Expressed displeasure over delay in implementing 'green cess' collection and directed immediate action
- When
- December 18, 2024 (during a review meeting)
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- To control pollution, protect the environment, and promote cleanliness in the state
- Chief Minister
- Pushkar Singh Dhami
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Purpose of Green Cess
- Controlling pollution, protecting environment, promoting cleanliness
- Technology Directive
- Maximize use of AI-based technology for tax control
- Digitization Directive
- Digitize all registration and licensing work
- Resource Augmentation
- Implementing in mission mode to boost Uttarakhand's development
- Focus Areas
- Commercial plantation and medicinal herbs in Terai regions
- Meeting Context
- Review of revenue collection status for financial year 2025-26
