To curb the practice of buying luxury vehicles in Maharashtra but registering them in other states to avoid paying higher taxes, the Maharashtra government is framing a new policy. The proposed rules will make GST verification mandatory before registration to ensure that vehicles purchased in Maharashtra are registered within the state, preventing revenue loss to the government.

Issue Raised in Maharashtra Assembly

During Question Hour in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Congress legislator Vijay Wadettiwar raised the issue of luxury cars purchased and used in the state but registered outside Maharashtra to avoid paying higher taxes.