April 26-Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has ordered the government not to increase the tax on electric vehicles (EVs) in the financial bill for the next financial year.

The joint bench of Supreme Court Justice Sapna Pradhan Malla and Sushma Lata Mathema issued the order in the name of the government and directed the government to properly implement the laws and policies designed to promote the use of electric vehicles and control air pollution from the transport sector.

In order, it is mentioned that the people have the right to live in a clean and pollution-free environment, demanding to promote the production and use of clean renewable, and green energy while gradually reducing dependence on fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel. In the order, it is also mentioned that the tax rate should be set only after taking necessary precautions.