What is new 'BH' Bharat Series for Vehicles? What are the benefits and how to apply for it?

A vehicle bearing Bharat series (BH-series) registration mark shall not require assignment of a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one State to another.

New Delhi: In order to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highwaysvide notification has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles  i.e. “Bharat series (BH-series)”. A vehicle bearing this registration mark shall not require assignment of a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one State to another. This vehicle registration facility under “Bharat series (BH-series)” will be available on voluntary basis to Defense personnel, employees of Central Government/ State Government/ Central/ State Public Sector Undertakings and private sector companies/organizations, which have their offices in four or more States/Union territories. The motor vehicle tax will be levied for two years or in multiple of two. This scheme will facilitate free movement of personal vehicles across States/UTs of India upon relocation to a new State/UT. After completion of the fourteenth year, the motor vehicle tax shall be levied annually which shall be half of the amount which was charged earlier for that vehicle.