CPCB opens Account for payment of 1% Green Tax for Diesel Cars

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has opened a separate Account in Union Bank of India for the payment of Supreme Court directed 1% Environment Protection Charges by manufacturers/dealers of Delhi-NCR, selling diesel cars with engine capacity of 2000 cc and above.

Last week a special bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur allowed the sale of diesel cars with engine capacity of 2000 cc and above after paying a 1% cess on ex-show room price which will be levied as environmental tax.

Account Name: CPCB-EPC

Account No.: 532702010008813

Bank: Union Bank of India

While depositing 1% EPC, the following details may be mentioned in pay-in-slip at the bank counter.

1. CPCB-EPC, Account No. 532702010008813


2. By DD/Cash towards Vehicle VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)


3. Dealer details