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Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Cabinet nod to 4 Badri projects; tax rebate for CNG, EV vehicles
The Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 proposals, including four related to development projects in Badrinath and a tax exemption for CNG and electric vehicles. Secretary Shailesh Bagauli said permission was granted for creating Sudarshan Chakra and Sheshnetra Lotus wall artworks at prominent Badrinath locations, including Arrival Plaza and Lakefront. Another decision pertains to the construction and installation of the 'Tree and River Sculpture' at Badrinarayan Chowk. In a major green push, the cabinet has amended the tax structure for certain categories of eco-friendly vehicles. Under a notification dated Jan 2, 2019, issued under the Uttarakhand Motor Vehicle Taxation Reform Act, 2003, one-time tax rates were specified for vehicles powered by electric batteries, solar energy, or CNG. The cabinet has decided to extend this exemption to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and strong hybrid electric vehicles. "The purpose of this decision is to encourage vehicle owners to purchase and use these categories of vehicles and to reduce pollution," said Bagauli. To streamline recruitment processes for Group-C positions outside the purview of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, the state had earlier established the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission, creating a framework of 64 temporary positions-of which 62 were created, with the remaining two treated as a dying cadre. Given the rising number of requisitions from departments, the cabinet has now approved a restructuring of the commission's framework by creating 15 new positions-one regular and 14 outsourced-on top of the existing 62. In another decision, the director of the Forensic Science Laboratory will now be designated as the Uttarakhand Forensic Science Laboratory Department head. The cabinet also cleared a proposal to restructure the Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission , which was established in 2011 with 47 positions. To address operational requirements, 12 new positions will be created. In line with central govt directives, the cabinet approved a proposal to make employees covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) eligible for gratuity within the state. Also, changes were made to benefit the dependents of deceased environmental workers under the 1974 rules. Under the Clean Mobility Transition Policy, 2024, the transport department had planned to deposit funds for various incentives in an escrow account titled the Uttarakhand Clean Mobility Transition Fund. However, banks raised concerns regarding the opening of such accounts. Hence, the state will now use an SNA account to implement the policy.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Uttarakhand cabinet clears 4 Badrinath projects; tax rebate for CNG, EV vehicles
The Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 proposals, including four related to development projects in Badrinath and a tax exemption for CNG and electric vehicles. Secretary Shailesh Bagauli said permission was granted for creating Sudarshan Chakra and Sheshnetra Lotus wall artworks at prominent Badrinath locations, including Arrival Plaza and Lakefront. Another decision pertains to the construction and installation of the Tree and River Sculpture at Badrinarayan Chowk. In a major green push, the cabinet has amended the tax structure for certain categories of eco-friendly vehicles. Under a notification dated Jan 2, 2019, issued under the Uttarakhand Motor Vehicle Taxation Reform Act, 2003, one-time tax rates were specified for vehicles powered by electric batteries, solar energy, or CNG. The cabinet has now decided to extend this exemption to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and strong hybrid electric vehicles under the new Rule 125 "M" of the Central Motor Vehicle (Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2023. "The purpose of this decision is to encourage vehicle owners to purchase and use these categories of vehicles and to reduce pollution," said Bagauli. The tax exemption will be applicable only once during the financial year 2025–26. To streamline recruitment processes for Group-C positions outside the purview of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, the state had earlier established the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission , creating a framework of 64 temporary positions—of which 62 were created, with the remaining two treated as a dying cadre. Given the rising number of requisitions from departments, the cabinet has now approved a restructuring of the commission's framework by creating 15 new positions—one regular and 14 outsourced—on top of the existing 62. In another administrative decision, the cabinet approved the designation of the head of the Uttarakhand Forensic Science Laboratory Department. With the lab now directly under the control of the Home department, the director of the Forensic Science Laboratory will now be officially recorded as the department head in govt records. The cabinet also cleared a proposal to restructure the Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission, which was established in 2011 with 47 positions. The structure has not been revised in over a decade, affecting its functioning. To address operational requirements, 12 new positions will be created. In line with central govt directives, the cabinet approved a proposal to make employees covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) eligible for gratuity within the state. To ensure transparency and uniformity in recruitment processes for uniformed positions, the cabinet has approved the promulgation of the Uttarakhand Uniformed Constable Direct Recruitment Selection Process Rules, 2025, and the Uttarakhand Uniformed Sub-Inspector Direct Recruitment Selection Process Rules, 2025. These rules were formulated in consultation with relevant departments and selection bodies to ensure a standardised selection process for constables and sub-inspectors. Also, changes were made to benefit the dependents of deceased environmental workers under the 1974 rules. Under the Clean Mobility Transition Policy, 2024, the transport department had planned to deposit funds for various incentives in an escrow account titled the Uttarakhand Clean Mobility Transition Fund. However, banks raised concerns regarding the opening of such accounts. As per a finance department order dated July 5, 2023, budgetary grants must be deposited in Single Nodal Agency (SNA) accounts integrated with IFMS. In view of this, the cabinet has decided to open an SNA account instead of an escrow account for the same fund.
Scroll.in
5 days ago
- General
- Scroll.in
UKPSC Upper PCS 2025 form correction window opens; here's direct link
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has opened the application correction window for the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2025 (PCS 2025) today, June 3. Eligible candidates can make changes to their forms at till June 12, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on June 29, 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 123 posts. Candidates can check the fee details, exam pattern, and other details available in the notification below: Here's the official notification. Steps to make corrections to Upper PCS form 2025
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07-05-2025
- General
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UKPSC Upper PCS 2025 registration begins at psc.uk.gov.in; 123 posts on offer
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) invited online applications from eligible candidates for the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2025 (PCS 2025). Eligible candidates can apply for the vacancies on the official website till May 27, 2025. Applicants can make changes to their forms from June 3 to 12, 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 123 posts. The applicants should have attained the age of 21 years and should not be more than the age of 42 years as on July 1, 2025. More details in the notification below: Here's the official notification. Application Fee The applicants from the unreserved category/ Uttarakhand's OBC and EWS categories are required to pay a fee of Rs 166.36, whereas Rs 76.36 is applicable to Uttarakhand's SC/ST categories. Uttarakhand's PwD category candidates will have to pay a fee of Rs 16.36. Steps to apply for UKPSC Upper PCS 2025
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28-04-2025
- General
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UKPSC Lower PCS admit card 2024 released; here's download link
Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2024. Eligible candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website The Preliminary examination will be conducted on May 11 from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. The recruitment drive aims to fill 113 vacancies. Steps to download Lower PCS admit card 2024 Direct link to Lower PCS admit card 2024.
