green tax scam

Where Did Karnataka’s Green Tax Go? Only ₹51.66 Cr Used For Environment

The Karnataka Transport Department has collected an astonishing ₹421.13 crore in green tax over the past five years. However, only ₹51.66 crore—just 12%—has been allocated for environmental conservation and sustainable transport, raising concerns over fund mismanagement. The green tax, meant to discourage old, polluting vehicles, applies to non-transport vehicles older...