Explainer: Green tax dynamics in hills
As Uttarakhand goes the Manali way, the focus is again on what the funds are ultimately used for
Updated At : 05:08 AM Nov 08, 2025 IST
Green Tax Barrier at Manali. File Photo
From December 1, Uttarakhand is set to impose green tax on vehicles coming from other states, “with a view to controlling pollution, protecting the environment, and promoting cleanliness”. Different rates have been fixed — Rs 80 for small vehicles, Rs 250 for small cargo vehicles, Rs 140 for buses, and between Rs 120 and Rs 700 for trucks, depending on their weight. The move rings a familiar bell in Himachal Pradesh. Tourism green tax was imposed in Manali in 2004 to fund environmental causes and tourism infrastructure, even as the proposal to impose a similar tax for vehicles from outside the state entering Shimla has been pending for almost a decade.
