VW Could Be Fined Rs 32 Crore Over Emissions Scandal

The Indian Government could impose a fine of Rs. 32 Crore on the Volkswagen Group for fitting emission-cheating software and devices in its cars sold in India according to a report in the Economic Times.

A senior government told the economic times that the government could impose the fine on VW based on section 182 A of Motor Vehicles Act which states that if "a company was selling cars fitted with substandard quality devices, it could face a penalty of Rs. 1,000 per car.

VW has been embroiled in global diesel emissions cheating scandal that svolkswagen emissions scandal india fineaw it announce a recall of 3.24 lakh diesel cars in India on December 1.