Thiruvananthapuram: Transport Minister Antony Raju has said that vehicles registered in the name of persons with disabilities will be exempted from tax.
The tax exemption is for vehicles costing up to Rs 7 lakh for persons with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, multiple disability and mental retardation.
The benefit will be available to those who have been recommended by the Government Sector Medical Board 40% Disability. They are also provided with benefits for the physically challenged. The minister said the decision was based on the view that the protection of the disabled is the responsibility of the entire society.
