India, April 20 -- In a move aimed at curbing pollution caused by transit vehicles passing through the Capital, commercial vehicles entering Delhi will have to cough up more money as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has enhanced the environment compensation charge (ECC) for such vehicles while mandating a 5 per cent annual increase to maintain its deterrent effect against pollution. The revised rates apply to 2XL, 3XL and 4XL vehicles.

ECC rates for Category 2 (light-duty vehicles) and Category 3 (2-axle trucks) vehicles have been increased from Rs 1,400 to Rs 2,000, while Category 4 (3-axle trucks) and Category 5 (4-axle trucks and above) vehicles will have to shell out Rs 4,000, instead of Rs 2,600 paid previously.

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