India, Nov. 24 -- The Uttarakhand government has decided to defer the proposed increase in fitness fees for 15-year-old commercial vehicles until 1 July 2026, providing temporary relief to vehicle owners and transport operators in the state.

Acting on the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state transport department has issued a notification stating that the earlier, lower fee structure will continue to apply for one more year. Transport Secretary Brijesh Kumar Sant has issued the notification.

Dhami said the move follows a recent decision by the Union government to increase fitness fees for commercial vehicles older than 15 years by up to ten times. He noted that, in view of public concerns over the immediate finan...