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Kerala doubles vehicle tax exemption ceiling for persons with disabilities
Kerala has raised the vehicle tax exemption limit for persons with disabilities to ₹15 lakh, more than doubling the previous threshold of ₹7 lakh. The move aims to provide greater financial relief to eligible individuals purchasing motor vehicles.
LSN India ·
The Kerala government has expanded its tax exemption scheme for persons with disabilities by raising the vehicle purchase value ceiling from ₹7 lakh to ₹15 lakh, significantly broadening access to the benefit.
The enhanced limit allows eligible individuals with disabilities to purchase vehicles with a higher price point while remaining eligible for tax exemption. Previously, those seeking to buy vehicles exceeding the ₹7 lakh threshold would have been liable for applicable taxes, even if they qualified for disability-related exemptions.
This revision reflects the government's effort to make vehicle ownership more affordable for persons with disabilities, recognizing the importance of personal mobility in improving quality of life and independence. The increased exemption limit accommodates a wider range of vehicle options, including those with advanced accessibility features and modifications that may command higher prices.
The policy change is expected to benefit a larger segment of the disability community across Kerala. Eligible applicants will need to comply with existing documentation and verification requirements to claim the exemption when purchasing vehicles within the new ₹15 lakh limit.