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The Hindu
01-07-2025
- The Hindu
Fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles kicks in Delhi today; Govt Departments to ensure strict compliance
Petrol pumps across Delhi will no longer provide fuel to end-of-life (EoL) vehicles starting July 1 under the directions of Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), with the Transport Department along with the Delhi Police and traffic personnel putting in place a detailed enforcement strategy to ensure strict compliance. In a major step to curb vehicular pollution, authorities are gearing up for strict enforcement from Tuesday (July 1, 2025) under the directions of the CAQM. The Transport Department has chalked out a detailed deployment plan involving personnel from its organisation, Delhi Police, Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The Transport Department has finalised its deployment strategy for enforcement squads while MCD teams will also be deployed at the fuel stations. Delhi Police personnel will be deployed in fuel stations numbered 1 to 100 while the Transport Department will mobilise 59 exclusive teams across fuel stations numbered 101 to 159. One traffic police officer will be stationed at each of the 350 identified petrol pumps to monitor and prevent the refuelling of vehicles that have exceeded their prescribed lifespan — 10 years for diesel vehicles and 15 years for petrol vehicles. "Our traffic personnel will ensure that the vehicle is impounded and a challan is issued to the owner of the ELVs [end-of-life vehicles]," a senior police officer said. Two additional police personnel will be deployed at each petrol pump to maintain law and order during the enforcement drive. "Two police personnel will maintain law and order. No one will be allowed to breach law and order during the drive," the officer added. The CAQM had earlier issued this directive as part of its broader mandate to improve Delhi's deteriorating air quality. Additionally, the Delhi government issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on June 17 to enforce the ban on refuelling EoL vehicles. The SOPs mandate that all petrol pumps must maintain a log, either manual or digital, of all denied fuel transactions involving such vehicles, officials said. According to the CAQM directive, all EoL vehicles — including diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years — will be prohibited from being refuelled in Delhi beginning July 1, regardless of their state of registration. The SOPs specify that fuel stations must prominently display signage stating "Fuel will not be dispensed to End of Life Vehicles — i.e. 15 years old Petrol and CNG and 10 years old Diesel 01.07.2025." Petrol stations have also been directed to train their staff on CAQM regulations and compliance procedures for denying fuel to the EoL vehicles. "Maintain a log [manual or digital] of denial transactions to End of Life Vehicles for reporting on a weekly basis to the Transport Department at the SOP states. The Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (DTIDC) has been tasked with ensuring the effective functioning of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera systems installed at the fuel stations. "These systems shall capture and display the registration details of all vehicles entering the fuelling station premises and identify the EoL vehicles in real-time," the SOP further notes. The department has also been directed to initiate immediate legal action against the identified EoL vehicles, including their impounding and disposal. Fuel stations violating these norms will be reported weekly to the CAQM and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for further action. Non-compliance by fuel station operators may attract penalties under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A 2018 Supreme Court judgment had banned diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi. A 2014 National Green Tribunal (NGT) order also prohibits the parking of vehicles aged over 15 years in public places.
Mint
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Attention Delhi motorists! Petrol pumps across national capital will no longer provide fuel if...
Delhi: Petrol pumps across the national capital will no longer provide fuel to end-of-life (EoL) vehicles from tomorrow, July 1, as per the latest rules by the CAQM. Personnel from the Delhi Police and the Transport Department will be stationed at fuel stations across Delhi to prevent the refueling of vehicles that have crossed their prescribed lifespan, i.e. end-of-life vehicles. The prescribed lifespan for diesel vehicles is 10 years, while that of petrol vehicles is 15 years. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)'s directions comes with an aim to curb vehicular pollution in Delhi. Apart from Transport Department and Delhi Police personnel, enforcement squads from the Municipal Corporation will also be present, reported ANI. Delhi Police personnel will be deployed in fuel stations numbered 1 to 100 while the Transport Department will mobilise 59 exclusive teams across fuel stations numbered 101 to 159. One traffic police officer will be stationed at each of the 350 identified petrol pumps to monitor and prevent the refueling of vehicles, while two additional police personnel will be responsible for maintaining law and order during the enforcement drive. The Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (DTIDC) has been assigned the responsibility of ensuring the smooth operation of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems at fuel stations. The ANPR systems will automatically capture and display the registration details of every vehicle entering the fuel station and identify End-of-Life (EoL) vehicles in real-time, as per the SOP released earlier by the Delhi governemnt. During the checks, if any EoL vehicle is found at any of the petrol pumps, then such vehicles will be seized, a senior police officer told PTI. 'Our traffic personnel will ensure that the vehicle is impounded and a challan is issued to the owner of the ELVs (end-of-life vehicles),' said the police officer. The previously released SOPs further mandate that all petrol pumps must maintain a log, either manual or digital, of all denied fuel transactions involving end-of-life vehicles. "Maintain a log (manual or digital) of denial transactions to End of Life Vehicles for reporting on a weekly basis to the Transport Department at the SOP states. Petrol stations have also been instructed to train their staff on CAQM regulations and the proper procedures for refusing fuel to End-of-Life (EoL) vehicles. Non-compliance by fuel station operators may attract penalties under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A 2018 Supreme Court judgment had banned diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi. A 2014 National Green Tribunal (NGT) order also prohibits the parking of vehicles aged over 15 years in public places.
NDTV
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Fuel Ban On Old Vehicles In Delhi Kicks In From Tomorrow
New Delhi: Petrol pumps across Delhi will no longer provide fuel to end-of-life (EoL) vehicles starting July 1 under the directions of Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), with the Transport Department along with the Delhi Police and traffic personnel putting in place a detailed enforcement strategy to ensure strict compliance. In a major step to curb vehicular pollution, authorities are gearing up for strict enforcement from Tuesday under the directions of the CAQM. The Transport Department has chalked out a detailed deployment plan involving personnel from its organisation, Delhi Police, Traffic Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The Transport Department has finalised its deployment strategy for enforcement squads while MCD teams will also be deployed at the fuel stations. Delhi Police personnel will be deployed in fuel stations numbered 1 to 100 while the Transport Department will mobilise 59 exclusive teams across fuel stations numbered 101 to 159. One traffic police officer will be stationed at each of the 350 identified petrol pumps to monitor and prevent the refuelling of vehicles that have exceeded their prescribed lifespan -- 10 years for diesel vehicles and 15 years for petrol vehicles. "Our traffic personnel will ensure that the vehicle is impounded and a challan is issued to the owner of the ELVs (end-of-life vehicles)," a senior police officer said. Two additional police personnel will be deployed at each petrol pump to maintain law and order during the enforcement drive. "Two police personnel will maintain law and order. No one will be allowed to breach law and order during the drive," the officer added. The CAQM had earlier issued this directive as part of its broader mandate to improve Delhi's deteriorating air quality. Additionally, the Delhi government issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on June 17 to enforce the ban on refuelling EoL vehicles. The SOPs mandate that all petrol pumps must maintain a log, either manual or digital, of all denied fuel transactions involving such vehicles, officials said. According to the CAQM directive, all EoL vehicles -- including diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years -- will be prohibited from being refuelled in Delhi beginning July 1, regardless of their state of registration. The SOPs specify that fuel stations must prominently display signage stating "Fuel will not be dispensed to End of Life Vehicles - i.e. 15 years old Petrol and CNG and 10 years old Diesel 01.07.2025." Petrol stations have also been directed to train their staff on CAQM regulations and compliance procedures for denying fuel to the EoL vehicles. "Maintain a log (manual or digital) of denial transactions to End of Life Vehicles for reporting on a weekly basis to the Transport Department at the SOP states. The Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (DTIDC) has been tasked with ensuring the effective functioning of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera systems installed at the fuel stations. "These systems shall capture and display the registration details of all vehicles entering the fuelling station premises and identify the EoL vehicles in real-time," the SOP further notes. The department has also been directed to initiate immediate legal action against the identified EoL vehicles, including their impounding and disposal. Fuel stations violating these norms will be reported weekly to the CAQM and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for further action. Non-compliance by fuel station operators may attract penalties under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A 2018 Supreme Court judgment had banned diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi. A 2014 National Green Tribunal (NGT) order also prohibits the parking of vehicles aged over 15 years in public places.
North Wales Chronicle
24-06-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd & Anglesey MPs back assisted dying bill
MPs voted 314 in favour, to 291 against, during the third reading of Labour's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) in Parliament on Friday (June 20). This does not mean the bill has become law, but it allows it to now progress to the House of Lords for further scrutiny. The majority almost halved since the last vote in November, during the bill's second reading. If successful, the bill would make assisted suicide legal for terminally ill adults expected to die within six months, and with the mental capacity to make a choice about how to end their life. Below are comments from MPs Llinos Medi, Liz Saville Roberts, Claire Hughes, Gill German and Becky Gittins on why they all backed the bill. Llinos Medi (Image: Submitted) "I am assured that the bill has been strengthened during the scrutiny process. For example, I voted in favour of an amendment to prevent health professionals such as doctors from initiating conversations with under-18s about assisted dying, which passed. "Regardless of today's vote, scrutiny does not end here. As MPs, we have a duty and I remain committed to listening to all voices, including those who oppose the bill. "Whatever your opinion on today's outcome, I believe that we should show respect to both sides of the debate. Days like today are not easy and we must show compassion to all." Liz Saville Roberts (Image: Submitted) "I believe that adults who are terminally ill, with a prognosis of six months or less to live, and who have full mental capacity, should have the legal right to make this profoundly personal decision for themselves, free from coercion and with strong safeguards in place. "I fully understand the concerns many people, including disability rights groups and medical organisations, have raised about protecting individuals. "That is why I support the inclusion of strict safeguards, involving medical professionals, social workers and judicial oversight, to ensure that each decision is carefully assessed, voluntary, and free from pressure. "I am also conscious of concerns about the so-called 'slippery slope'. However, the bill is tightly framed, applying only to terminally ill adults and excluding those whose suffering is solely related to mental illness. Any further changes would require full parliamentary scrutiny." Claire Hughes (Image: Submitted) "Fundamentally, I believe we should all have the right to decide what happens to our bodies and when enough is enough. "I believe that the status quo - where only terminally ill people with the wealth to enable them to travel to Dignitas are able to exercise control over their final moments - is not good enough. "This bill has gone through a robust process, making it rigorous, practical and safe, and is rooted in the principles of compassion, justice and human dignity. "I want, again, to make it abundantly clear that good palliative care and giving terminally ill people the choice to choose an assisted death, are not mutually exclusive." Gill German (Image: Rick Matthews) "During report stage, I supported New Clause 10, which expands the bill's protection for medical practitioners to ensure they have 'no obligation' to administer an assisted death and provide legal protections for medical professionals to ensure they are not subject to punishment for refusing to carry out an assisted death. "Further, I voted against New Clause 1 and 2. While I respect the deeply held views on all sides, I believe both amendments introduced unnecessary risks by restricting open, compassionate conversations between clinicians and patients that are often essential to end-of-life care. "New Clause 1, which was not adopted, would have banned doctors from raising assisted dying with adult patients at all, even when clinically appropriate. This clause would disproportionately harm those with lower health literacy who may not know how to start the conversation. "New Clause 2, which was passed, prevents doctors from discussing assisted dying with under-18s in any context. I believe this risks isolating terminally ill teenagers or young relatives of dying patients, by preventing doctors from discussing assisted dying with under-18s in any context. "This may drive vulnerable young people towards unregulated and potentially harmful sources of information." Becky Gittins (Image: Submitted) "I believe there are as many safeguards as practically possible contained within this bill to ensure free and fair choice for patients to make this decision in an informed way, free from coercion. "I hope that the high level of parliamentary scrutiny that this bill has received will encourage a more forensic consideration of the role of patient decision-making across the UK and broader society. "Throughout the legislative process, the attention given to the needs of the most vulnerable people and the importance of ensuring a free choice has brought an essential focus on the role of coercion, domestic abuse, disability, ableism and poverty on people's ability to genuinely make a free decision about their lives – whether on this issue or many others."
Rhyl Journal
23-06-2025
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
Denbighshire, Conwy, Gwynedd & Anglesey MPs back assisted dying bill
MPs voted 314 in favour, to 291 against, during the third reading of Labour's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) in Parliament on Friday (June 20). This does not mean the bill has become law, but it allows it to now progress to the House of Lords for further scrutiny. The majority almost halved since the last vote in November, during the bill's second reading. If successful, the bill would make assisted suicide legal for terminally ill adults expected to die within six months, and with the mental capacity to make a choice about how to end their life. Below are comments from MPs Llinos Medi, Liz Saville Roberts, Claire Hughes, Gill German and Becky Gittins on why they all backed the bill. Llinos Medi (Image: Submitted) "I am assured that the bill has been strengthened during the scrutiny process. For example, I voted in favour of an amendment to prevent health professionals such as doctors from initiating conversations with under-18s about assisted dying, which passed. "Regardless of today's vote, scrutiny does not end here. As MPs, we have a duty and I remain committed to listening to all voices, including those who oppose the bill. "Whatever your opinion on today's outcome, I believe that we should show respect to both sides of the debate. Days like today are not easy and we must show compassion to all." Liz Saville Roberts (Image: Submitted) "I believe that adults who are terminally ill, with a prognosis of six months or less to live, and who have full mental capacity, should have the legal right to make this profoundly personal decision for themselves, free from coercion and with strong safeguards in place. "I fully understand the concerns many people, including disability rights groups and medical organisations, have raised about protecting individuals. "That is why I support the inclusion of strict safeguards, involving medical professionals, social workers and judicial oversight, to ensure that each decision is carefully assessed, voluntary, and free from pressure. "I am also conscious of concerns about the so-called 'slippery slope'. However, the bill is tightly framed, applying only to terminally ill adults and excluding those whose suffering is solely related to mental illness. Any further changes would require full parliamentary scrutiny." Claire Hughes (Image: Submitted) "Fundamentally, I believe we should all have the right to decide what happens to our bodies and when enough is enough. "I believe that the status quo - where only terminally ill people with the wealth to enable them to travel to Dignitas are able to exercise control over their final moments - is not good enough. "This bill has gone through a robust process, making it rigorous, practical and safe, and is rooted in the principles of compassion, justice and human dignity. "I want, again, to make it abundantly clear that good palliative care and giving terminally ill people the choice to choose an assisted death, are not mutually exclusive." Gill German (Image: Rick Matthews) "During report stage, I supported New Clause 10, which expands the bill's protection for medical practitioners to ensure they have 'no obligation' to administer an assisted death and provide legal protections for medical professionals to ensure they are not subject to punishment for refusing to carry out an assisted death. "Further, I voted against New Clause 1 and 2. While I respect the deeply held views on all sides, I believe both amendments introduced unnecessary risks by restricting open, compassionate conversations between clinicians and patients that are often essential to end-of-life care. "New Clause 1, which was not adopted, would have banned doctors from raising assisted dying with adult patients at all, even when clinically appropriate. This clause would disproportionately harm those with lower health literacy who may not know how to start the conversation. "New Clause 2, which was passed, prevents doctors from discussing assisted dying with under-18s in any context. I believe this risks isolating terminally ill teenagers or young relatives of dying patients, by preventing doctors from discussing assisted dying with under-18s in any context. "This may drive vulnerable young people towards unregulated and potentially harmful sources of information." Becky Gittins (Image: Submitted) "I believe there are as many safeguards as practically possible contained within this bill to ensure free and fair choice for patients to make this decision in an informed way, free from coercion. "I hope that the high level of parliamentary scrutiny that this bill has received will encourage a more forensic consideration of the role of patient decision-making across the UK and broader society. "Throughout the legislative process, the attention given to the needs of the most vulnerable people and the importance of ensuring a free choice has brought an essential focus on the role of coercion, domestic abuse, disability, ableism and poverty on people's ability to genuinely make a free decision about their lives – whether on this issue or many others."
