No action against owners of 10 & 15-yr-old diesel & petrol vehicles for 4 weeks: SC
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has passed an order stating that no “coercive” action will be taken against the owners of over 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles in Delhi for a period of four weeks. This decision was made in response to an application filed by the Delhi government, which challenged the ban on these vehicles as a pollution control measure in the capital.
The Delhi government had moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its earlier order that prohibited the registration of new diesel vehicles with engine capacity of 2,000cc or more and new petrol vehicles with engine capacity of 1,500cc or more. The government had argued that the ban would lead to a shortage of vehicles and cause inconvenience to the public.
The Supreme Court’s order came on a petition filed by the Delhi government, which had sought permission to register new diesel and petrol vehicles with modified engines that meet the emission norms. The court had earlier ordered the ban on the registration of new diesel vehicles with engine capacity of 2,000cc or more and new petrol vehicles with engine capacity of 1,500cc or more.
The Delhi government had argued that the ban would lead to a shortage of vehicles and cause inconvenience to the public. It had also sought permission to register new diesel and petrol vehicles with modified engines that meet the emission norms. The government had claimed that the modified engines would reduce emissions and help in improving air quality in the city.
The Supreme Court’s order is a significant relief for the owners of old diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi, who were worried about the ban being enforced. The court’s decision will give the owners of these vehicles four weeks to either modify their vehicles to meet the emission norms or sell them.
The ban on old diesel and petrol vehicles was announced by the Delhi government in September 2019 as a measure to reduce air pollution in the city. The government had claimed that the ban would help in reducing emissions and improving air quality in the city.
The Supreme Court’s order is a setback for the Delhi government, which had been pushing for the ban on old diesel and petrol vehicles. The government had claimed that the ban was necessary to reduce air pollution in the city, which is one of the most polluted cities in the world.
The ban had been opposed by many, including the owners of old diesel and petrol vehicles, who had argued that it was unfair and would cause inconvenience to them. They had also claimed that the ban was not necessary and that the government could have taken other measures to reduce air pollution in the city.
The Supreme Court’s order is a significant development in the ongoing battle against air pollution in Delhi. The court’s decision will give the owners of old diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi a reprieve, but it is unclear what will happen after the four-week period expires.
In conclusion, the Supreme Court’s order is a significant relief for the owners of old diesel and petrol vehicles in Delhi. The court’s decision will give them four weeks to either modify their vehicles to meet the emission norms or sell them. However, it is unclear what will happen after the four-week period expires and the Delhi government may still push for the ban on old diesel and petrol vehicles.
