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Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
SC bars coercive action against old Delhi-NCR vehicles
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred any coercive action by authorities in Delhi-NCR against owners of 10-year-old diesel passenger vehicles and 15-year-old petrol vehicles , offering relief to their owners.A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and justices Vinod K Chandran and NV Anjaria also sought responses from the Centre and other stakeholders on the Delhi government 's application seeking lifting of the current blanket ban on such vehicles in the ban, the Delhi government said the restrictions lack scientific backing and a blanket age-based ban is outdated, pointing to Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) emission norms introduced in April 2020, which cut particulate matter emissions by up to 80% and nitrogen oxides by 70% compared to against BS IV separately also sought review of the apex court's 2018 order that banned 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi-NCR. "If the 2018 order continues, roadworthy, non-polluting BS-VI vehicles may be forced off the roads in a few years without scientific justification," it stated in its review the ban "arbitrary", Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Delhi government, said the ban must be stayed otherwise police officials would have to start seizing such said those who owned vehicles for personal use were required to sell them after the mandated period, but the same vehicle could be used for commercial activity even after 10 and 15 years for diesel and petrol vehicles, respectively.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Economic Times
SC says no coercive action against 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi-NCR, seeks Centre's response on ban review
Supreme Court Synopsis The Supreme Court provided relief to owners of older vehicles in Delhi-NCR. It paused coercive action against 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles. The court is reviewing a petition by the Delhi government to lift the ban on these vehicles. The government argues the ban lacks scientific basis. It highlights the effectiveness of BS VI emission norms. No coercive action should be taken against owners of 10-year-old diesel vehicles and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi-National Capital Region, the Supreme Court said, giving a breather to such owners. ADVERTISEMENT A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justices Vinod K Chandran and NV Anjaria also sought response from the Centre and others on the Delhi government's application seeking lifting of ban on 10-year-old diesel vehicles and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi National Capital Region. While challenging the blanket ban on such vehicles, the Delhi government said that the restrictions lacked scientific backing and a blanket age-based ban is outdated, pointing to Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) emission norms introduced in April 2020, which cut particulate matter emissions by up to 80% and nitrogen oxides by 70% compared to BS IV vehicles. It separately also sought review of the SC's 2018 order that banned 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi-NCR. 'If the 2018 order continues, roadworthy, non-polluting BS-VI vehicles may be forced off the roads in a few years without scientific justification," the application the ban as arbitrary, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Delhi government, said that the ban on these vehicles need to be stayed as the police authorities will be under the obligation to start seizure of the said that those who owned vehicles for personal use were required to sell them after their required time, but the same vehicle used for commercial activity could continue even after 10 and 15 years for diesel and petrol vehicles, respectively. ADVERTISEMENT The Delhi government in its review petition also stated that a comprehensive policy was required to tackle pollution in Delhi NCR, which gives vehicle fitness based on actual emission levels of individual vehicles as per scientific method, rather than a blanket ban on overage vehicles. It sought a comprehensive study by the central government and the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas to assess the actual environmental benefits of age-based restrictions versus emission-based also highlighted that other major pollution sources, like stubble burning, construction dust, and industrial emissions, also need to be considered. ADVERTISEMENT In 2015, the National Green Tribunal had directed that older vehicles should no longer be allowed to ply in Delhi National Capital Region. In 2018, the apex court upheld the tribunal's order. Thereafter, in July, the Delhi government came with a directive that end-of-life vehicles will not be supplied fuel at petroleum outlets. However, the direction was put on hold after a public backlash. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
SC says no coercive action against 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi-NCR, seeks Centre's response on ban review
The Supreme Court provided relief to owners of older vehicles in Delhi-NCR. It paused coercive action against 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles. The court is reviewing a petition by the Delhi government to lift the ban on these vehicles. The government argues the ban lacks scientific basis. It highlights the effectiveness of BS VI emission norms. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads No coercive action should be taken against owners of 10-year-old diesel vehicles and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi-National Capital Region, the Supreme Court said, giving a breather to such owners.A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justices Vinod K Chandran and NV Anjaria also sought response from the Centre and others on the Delhi government 's application seeking lifting of ban on 10-year-old diesel vehicles and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi National Capital challenging the blanket ban on such vehicles, the Delhi government said that the restrictions lacked scientific backing and a blanket age-based ban is outdated, pointing to Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) emission norms introduced in April 2020, which cut particulate matter emissions by up to 80% and nitrogen oxides by 70% compared to BS IV separately also sought review of the SC's 2018 order that banned 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi-NCR. 'If the 2018 order continues, roadworthy, non-polluting BS-VI vehicles may be forced off the roads in a few years without scientific justification," the application the ban as arbitrary, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Delhi government, said that the ban on these vehicles need to be stayed as the police authorities will be under the obligation to start seizure of the said that those who owned vehicles for personal use were required to sell them after their required time, but the same vehicle used for commercial activity could continue even after 10 and 15 years for diesel and petrol vehicles, Delhi government in its review petition also stated that a comprehensive policy was required to tackle pollution in Delhi NCR, which gives vehicle fitness based on actual emission levels of individual vehicles as per scientific method, rather than a blanket ban on overage vehicles. It sought a comprehensive study by the central government and the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas to assess the actual environmental benefits of age-based restrictions versus emission-based also highlighted that other major pollution sources, like stubble burning, construction dust, and industrial emissions, also need to be 2015, the National Green Tribunal had directed that older vehicles should no longer be allowed to ply in Delhi National Capital Region. In 2018, the apex court upheld the tribunal's order. Thereafter, in July, the Delhi government came with a directive that end-of-life vehicles will not be supplied fuel at petroleum outlets. However, the direction was put on hold after a public backlash.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Tracing Delhi ban on old vehicles: From 2015 to 2025, a decade of many stances and counting
On the nearly 10-year-old ban on diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi NCR, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that "no coercive action" will be taken against the owners of such vehicles for now. India News In its order, the SC bench of led by Chief Justice BR Gavai, and comprising justices Vinod K Chandran and NV Anjaria, issued a notice on the Delhi government's application challenging the ban. The ban originated from a National Green Tribunal order of 2015. Right up to the Supreme Court's latest directives, HT briefly traces the whole row. 2015: NGT move citing pollution A bench of the National Green Tribunal banned all diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years from plying in Delhi-NCR saying it would curb air pollution. In the same case, the NGT had earlier passed an order not to allow older vehicles into Delhi. That order of November 2014 said, "Vehicles which are more than 15 years old will not be permitted to be parked in any public area, and they shall be towed away and challenged by the police in accordance with the law. This direction would be applicable to all vehicles without exception." Later, the Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging this NGT directive and upheld the ban on old vehicles on the roads of the national capital. At the time, the apex court had said, "One tribunal is trying to do something which is good for people. Let us assist them and not discourage them." 2018: SC upholds ban on end-of-life vehicles On October 29, 2018, the Supreme Court upheld the NGT's direction banning diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi-NCR. The top court cited the alarming air pollution levels in the capital, pressing on the need to protect public health. A bench led by Justice MB Lokur ordered the then Delhi government's transport department to immediately identify such vehicles, and impound them if found plying on city roads. The court had also directed that an advertisement to this effect be published in the newspapers, while also banning the entry of commercial diesel vehicles more than 10 years old in Delhi. The Central Pollution Control Board was also ordered to create a social media account on which citizens could lodge complaints on pollution and report violations. 2021–22: Scrapping policy comes in In 2021, the Union Ministry of Transport and Highways formulated a vehicle scrapping policy that included incentives/disincentives for the creation of an ecosystem to phase out older, unfit, polluting vehicles across the country, and to enforce provisions of the policy. The ministry also introduced mandatory fitness testing of vehicles through Automated Testing Stations (ATSs) in 2022, and introduced tax incentives for vehicle owners in this regard. 2023–24: Policy expanded, Delhi issues norms The implementation of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) and Automated Testing Stations (ATSs) was expanded across India in 2023. Next year, the Delhi government issued 'Guidelines for Handling End-of-Life Vehicles in Public Places 2024'. These rules directed officials in the handling of thousands of end-of-life vehicles, that are either illegally plying on city roads or parked in public places, fixing detailed rules for initiating action against such vehicle users and allowing them sell them off in states where ban on old vehicles do not exist. (Read the complete guidelines here) 2025: 'No fuel' sparks public fury In July, the Delhi government took a major step to curb vehicular pollution, directing petrol pumps across the capital not to provide fuel to end-of-life vehicles. The order came in accordance with the directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The BJP-led state government said a traffic police officer would be stationed at each of the 350 identified petrol pumps to monitor and prevent the refuelling of such vehicles. According to the SOP, fuel stations were asked to display a signage to this effect. The Delhi government rolled this back after public pressure, and went to the Supreme Court for new directions. On August 12, the court directed, in an interim order, that no coercive action will be taken against the owners of 10-year-old diesel vehicles and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi. The matter is ongoing in the court, though.
