ARAI found that Volkswagen violated emission norms in India to the extent of 8-9 times of the current levels, he said, adding that his ministry is referring the matter to Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to take action against the company.
If proved of any wrongdoing in India, the world's largest car-maker may have to face criminal proceedings, fine and recall of vehicles, Ambuj Sharma, Additional Secretary, Heavy Industries Ministry had said earlier.
FAME India - Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India - is a part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan. The scheme envisages Rs 795 crore support in the first two fiscals starting with the current year.
Opposing the government's proposal to impose an additional tax on diesel vehicles, the Department of Heavy Industry said it will submit a report to the Finance Ministry next week.