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NDTV
2 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Top Court To Hear Delhi Government's Plea On Ban Of End-Of-Life Vehicles
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a crucial petition on Monday filed by the Delhi government, challenging the blanket ban on end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), older vehicles operating in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). The case pertains to the enforcement of a rule that prohibits diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years from running on Delhi roads, a directive that has impacted thousands of vehicle owners across the region. The Delhi government's plea seeks a review of the 2018 Supreme Court order, arguing that the age-based ban lacks scientific backing and disproportionately affects middle-class citizens who rely on these vehicles for essential and limited use. The petition calls for a more nuanced, emission-based regulatory framework that considers the actual environmental impact of each vehicle, rather than relying solely on age as the determining factor. In its submission, the Delhi government has urged the top court to direct the Central Government or the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to conduct a comprehensive scientific study to assess the real-world impact of such vehicles on air quality. The plea contends that many older vehicles, particularly those compliant with BS-VI (Bharat Stage 6) emission norms or used infrequently, emit negligible pollutants and should not be subject to a blanket ban. 'The current approach mandates collective compliance without distinguishing between highly polluting vehicles and well-maintained, low-use ones,' the petition states, highlighting the disproportionate burden on lower and middle-income citizens. The issue has gained renewed urgency following the nationwide implementation of BS-VI norms, widely regarded as the cleanest vehicle emission standards introduced in India. The Delhi government argues that numerous vehicles affected by the ban are either BS-VI compliant or well-maintained, making their continued use environmentally safe. The petition also underscores the socio-economic consequences of the ban, pointing out that families dependent on older vehicles for daily commuting or livelihood now face hardship due to the inflexible policy.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Delhi Moves Supreme Court To Review Ban On Older Diesel, Petrol Vehicles, Calls for Scientific Study
The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court, seeking a review of the ban on end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles over 15 years, operating in the Delhi-NCR region. The move marks a significant pushback against an existing directive that has drawn criticism for its perceived lack of nuance and disproportionate impact on middle-class vehicle owners. In its application, the Delhi government has requested the apex court to direct the Central government or the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to undertake a comprehensive scientific study. The study argues that it should assess the actual environmental impact of the age-based vehicle ban and evaluate whether such a measure makes a meaningful contribution to air quality improvements in the National Capital Region (NCR). The plea emphasises the need to re-examine the effectiveness, feasibility, and fairness of a blanket age-based restriction. Instead, the government advocates for a more refined, emission-based regulatory framework that takes into account individual vehicle emissions and roadworthiness rather than relying solely on age as a disqualifying factor. "The current approach mandates collective compliance, without distinguishing between heavily polluting and well-maintained, low-use vehicles," the application states. "This does not align with the broader objective of effectively reducing pollution levels in the region." The Delhi government further highlighted that BS-6 (Bharat Stage 6) vehicles, introduced as a cleaner emission standard, emit significantly fewer pollutants than their BS-4 counterparts. It argued that many vehicles currently impacted by the ban are well-maintained, compliant with emission norms, and used infrequently, factors that result in minimal actual emissions. According to the application, studies suggest that such low-usage, older vehicles contribute negligibly to overall pollution, raising concerns about the proportionality of the ban. The government warned that the directive has placed undue hardship on middle-class citizens who may rely on these vehicles for limited but essential transport needs. The Delhi government is urging the court to revisit the 2018 order that enforces the vehicle age cap and instead focus on more targeted, scientific, and equitable measures to combat pollution.
NDTV
04-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Delhi To Allow Only BS6, CNG, And EV Commercial Vehicles From November 1
Launching the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that from November 1, only BS-VI (Bharat Stage 6), CNG, or EV commercial vehicles will be allowed to enter the city. "From November 1, 2025, any vehicle that comes to Delhi will have to be a BS6, CNG, or EV commercial vehicle," Gupta said in a press conference. Also Read: Kia India Engine Theft: Ex-Staff, Scrap Dealers Face Probe Over 1,008 Missing Units She said that the state government's dream is to chase "clean, green and healthy Delhi", for which the Environment Ministry of Delhi has drafted an Air Pollution Mitigation Plan for this year. "Environment Day is very close, and air pollution in Delhi is a matter that is related to all of us. For years, we have been suffering from air pollution. We have a dream - Clean Delhi, Green Delhi, Healthy Delhi. I am very happy that our Environment Department and Minister have drafted a fantastic Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025," the Delhi CM said. Gupta said that the national capital would witness its first artificial rain "very soon" with the help of cloud seeding techniques. "Very soon, Delhi will have its first artificial rain through cloud seeding," the CM said. She said the Delhi government would sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with science organisations to utilise innovative techniques to combat pollution. For cloud seeding and artificial rain, an MoU has been signed with IIT Kanpur as a pilot project. "To reduce and eliminate pollution, we will sign MoUs with all our science organisations, which will use their latest innovations to help the Delhi government fight against pollution. For example, the Delhi government has signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur, which is based on cloud seeding and artificial rain, which we have approved to start as a pilot project," Gupta said. The Delhi CM said the government was planning to install "mist sprayers" in areas often categorised as pollution hotspots to manage dust particles. "It will be mandatory to install anti-smog guns on all high-rise buildings, especially commercial buildings above 3,000 metres, malls, hotels, etc. and due to this, dust mitigation will be reduced in the entire Delhi," Gupta said. She said that the Delhi government also plans to install Automatic Number Plate Registration (ANPR) Recognition cameras at all entry points to the metropolitan city, which would allow the identification and stopping of end-of-life vehicles that spread pollution. "We will install Automatic Number Plate Registration (ANPR) Recognition cameras at all the entry points of Delhi, which will be able to identify end-of-life vehicles, and as soon as the vehicle comes in the range of these cameras, it will be known that this vehicle is end-of-life vehicle and is spreading pollution, so they will be traced and stopped immediately. These cameras will also be installed at all petrol pumps, and we will be able to detect end-of-life vehicles... Together, we can deal with the big problem of pollution in Delhi," the Delhi CM said. Gupta announced that the Delhi government would launch the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign from June 5 and intends to plant 70 lakh saplings this year. "We will have to do plantation work on a large scale for green Delhi. The Delhi government will launch a massive "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign from June 5. The target is to plant 70 lakh saplings this year... Our aim is for Delhi to get better air. Delhi air should be good; people should prefer to stay in Delhi instead of going out," she said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
From November 1, only BS6, CNG or EV commercial vehicles to be allowed in Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta
Launching the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025 , Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that from November 1, only BS-VI (Bharat Stage 6), CNG, or EV commercial vehicles will be allowed to enter the city. "From November 1, 2025, any vehicle that comes to Delhi will have to be a BS6, CNG, or EV commercial vehicle," Gupta said in a press conference. She said that the state government's dream is to chase "clean, green and healthy Delhi", for which the Environment Ministry of Delhi has drafted an Air Pollution Mitigation Plan for this year. "Environment Day is very close, and air pollution in Delhi is a matter that is related to all of us. For years, we have been suffering from air pollution. We have a dream - Clean Delhi, Green Delhi, Healthy Delhi. I am very happy that our Environment Department and Minister have drafted a fantastic Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025," the Delhi CM said. Gupta said that the national capital would witness its first artificial rain "very soon" with the help of cloud seeding techniques. "Very soon, Delhi will have its first artificial rain through cloud seeding," the CM said. She said the Delhi government would sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with science organisations to utilise innovative techniques to combat pollution. For cloud seeding and artificial rain, an MoU has been signed with IIT Kanpur as a pilot project. "To reduce and eliminate pollution, we will sign MoUs with all our science organisations, which will use their latest innovations to help the Delhi government fight against pollution. For example, the Delhi government has signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur, which is based on cloud seeding and artificial rain, which we have approved to start as a pilot project," Gupta said. The Delhi CM said the government was planning to install "mist sprayers" in areas often categorised as pollution hotspots to manage dust particles. "It will be mandatory to install anti-smog guns on all high-rise buildings, especially commercial buildings above 3,000 metres, malls, hotels, etc. and due to this, dust mitigation will be reduced in the entire Delhi," Gupta said. She said that the Delhi government also plans to install Automatic Number Plate Registration (ANPR) Recognition cameras at all entry points to the metropolitan city, which would allow the identification and stopping of end-of-life vehicles that spread pollution. "We will install Automatic Number Plate Registration (ANPR) Recognition cameras at all the entry points of Delhi, which will be able to identify end-of-life vehicles, and as soon as the vehicle comes in the range of these cameras, it will be known that this vehicle is end-of-life vehicle and is spreading pollution, so they will be traced and stopped immediately. These cameras will also be installed at all petrol pumps, and we will be able to detect end-of-life vehicles... Together, we can deal with the big problem of pollution in Delhi," the Delhi CM said. Gupta announced that the Delhi government would launch the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign from June 5 and intends to plant 70 lakh saplings this year. "We will have to do plantation work on a large scale for green Delhi. The Delhi government will launch a massive "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign from June 5. The target is to plant 70 lakh saplings this year... Our aim is for Delhi to get better air. Delhi air should be good; people should prefer to stay in Delhi instead of going out," she said.
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Business Standard
04-06-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
'Only BS6, CNG or EV commercial vehicles allowed in Delhi from Nov 1'
Launching the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that from November 1, only BS-VI (Bharat Stage 6), CNG, or EV commercial vehicles will be allowed to enter the city. "From November 1, 2025, any vehicle that comes to Delhi will have to be a BS6, CNG, or EV commercial vehicle," Gupta said in a press conference. She said that the state government's dream is to chase "clean, green and healthy Delhi", for which the Environment Ministry of Delhi has drafted an Air Pollution Mitigation Plan for this year. "Environment Day is very close, and air pollution in Delhi is a matter that is related to all of us. For years, we have been suffering from air pollution. We have a dream - Clean Delhi, Green Delhi, Healthy Delhi. I am very happy that our Environment Department and Minister have drafted a fantastic Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025," the Delhi CM said. Gupta said that the national capital would witness its first artificial rain "very soon" with the help of cloud seeding techniques. "Very soon, Delhi will have its first artificial rain through cloud seeding," the CM said. She said the Delhi government would sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with science organisations to utilise innovative techniques to combat pollution. For cloud seeding and artificial rain, an MoU has been signed with IIT Kanpur as a pilot project. "To reduce and eliminate pollution, we will sign MoUs with all our science organisations, which will use their latest innovations to help the Delhi government fight against pollution. For example, the Delhi government has signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur, which is based on cloud seeding and artificial rain, which we have approved to start as a pilot project," Gupta said. The Delhi CM said the government was planning to install "mist sprayers" in areas often categorised as pollution hotspots to manage dust particles. "It will be mandatory to install anti-smog guns on all high-rise buildings, especially commercial buildings above 3,000 metres, malls, hotels, etc. and due to this, dust mitigation will be reduced in the entire Delhi," Gupta said. She said that the Delhi government also plans to install Automatic Number Plate Registration (ANPR) Recognition cameras at all entry points to the metropolitan city, which would allow the identification and stopping of end-of-life vehicles that spread pollution. "We will install Automatic Number Plate Registration (ANPR) Recognition cameras at all the entry points of Delhi, which will be able to identify end-of-life vehicles, and as soon as the vehicle comes in the range of these cameras, it will be known that this vehicle is end-of-life vehicle and is spreading pollution, so they will be traced and stopped immediately. These cameras will also be installed at all petrol pumps, and we will be able to detect end-of-life vehicles... Together, we can deal with the big problem of pollution in Delhi," the Delhi CM said. Gupta announced that the Delhi government would launch the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign from June 5 and intends to plant 70 lakh saplings this year. "We will have to do plantation work on a large scale for green Delhi. The Delhi government will launch a massive "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign from June 5. The target is to plant 70 lakh saplings this year... Our aim is for Delhi to get better air. Delhi air should be good; people should prefer to stay in Delhi instead of going out," she said.
