SHILLONG: The All Meghalaya Commercial Vehicles Forum (AMCVF) has expressed its profound gratitude to the state government following a landmark cabinet decision to waive pending vehicle tax penalties and fines amounting to a staggering ₹900 crore.
This massive relief package follows extensive follow-up efforts by the forum, which submitted formal reminders to the government on May 18 and May 26, culminating in a state cabinet meeting that officially approved the sweeping tax amnesty scheme.
Speaking on the development, AMCVF leader Soomeyo Sayoo highly praised the government’s approach, stating that the administration has functioned in a manner that ensures timely support for everyone involved in the transportation sector, ranging from small-scale operators and daily earners to grassroot laborers.
He highlighted that the financial relief directly benefits all commercial transport operators across Meghalaya, covering small vehicles like the Alto 800, tourist cabs, Bolero pickups, and heavy commercial trucks, while offering seamless logistical relief to the state’s import and export community from start to finish.
Sayoo termed the day historic, asserting that this marks the very first time anywhere in India that a state government has taken such an extraordinary step to support the lower-income working class by waiving a massive revenue collection.
He noted that the decision represents a significant financial sacrifice of ₹900 crore for a resource-constrained state like Meghalaya, reflecting a deep commitment to public welfare.
According to the forum leader, this historic milestone was successfully steered by Deputy Chief Ministers Sniawbhalang Dhar and Prestone Tynsong, whom he lauded as visionary, capable, and empathetic leaders dedicated to relieving the burdens of the common people.
Under the terms of this newly approved relief scheme, the heavy burden of accumulated penalties has been completely removed, allowing vehicle owners to clear their pending documentation by paying a minimal fee of just 10% for fitness certificates and 20% for outstanding core taxes.
Soomeyo Sayoo has issued an appeal to all commercial vehicle owners in the state—including operators of small cars, tourist taxis, pickup vans, and trucks—to come forward immediately and clear their long-pending vehicle documents and taxes.
Reminding operators of their vital role in the state’s economy, the forum leader emphasized that Meghalaya’s overall growth, particularly in sectors like tourism, supply chain logistics, and the distribution of essential commodities, relies heavily on the smooth and legally compliant operation of its commercial transport network.
He concluded by thanking Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar for his continuous guidance, willingness to seek practical inputs to support the poor, and tireless efforts that ultimately turned this massive campaign into a reality.
