Delhi pauses fuel ban on old vehicles, to come out with new policy
In his letter, Sirsa highlighted several operational barriers, including:Technological glitches and improper camera placement in the ANPR system used to identify ELVs.Lack of integration with databases from neighboring NCR states, making uniform enforcement impossible.Uninstalled ANPR systems in adjacent states, which hampers coordinated implementation across the NCR.Risk of cross-border fuel procurement, as a phased rollout limited to Delhi may prompt vehicle owners to refuel in nearby districts, fostering illegal fuel markets.BJP MP Parvesh Verma has raised concerns over the implementation of the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) rule in Delhi, pointing to widespread problems with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and the practical challenges they present.'There are a lot of problems regarding ANPR implementation. ANPR is not easy,' Verma said, adding that the Delhi government is expected to meet with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to discuss the issue.advertisementVerma also questioned the rationale behind the age-based vehicle ban, stating, 'Vehicles should be banned by looking at their pollution status and not their age.' He further noted that the rule is not being applied in neighbouring areas like Gurugram and Noida. 'When it will be implemented in NCR, we will consider implementing it,' he said.Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Delhi government and the CAQM on a plea filed by the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association challenging the enforcement of the ELV rule at fuel stations.As per the latest directive, starting July 1, petrol pumps across Delhi have been ordered to stop supplying fuel to ELVs, under instructions from CAQM. The enforcement strategy is being overseen by the Delhi Transport Department, with assistance from Delhi Police and traffic authorities.However, the petrol dealers have contested the order, arguing they are being forced to carry out enforcement duties without any legal mandate. 'In essence, petrol pump dealers are being required to enforce the directions for which they do not have any authority in law, and then they are also being penalised for any non-compliance which may happen due to sheer inadvertence,' argued advocates Anand Varma, Adyasha Nanda, and Apoorva Pandey on behalf of the association.- EndsMust Watch
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Man Who Ranted About His 16-Year-Old Mercedes Said This After Fuel Ban Pause In Delhi
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"Decision is good for pollution control," say Delhi residents on end-of-life vehicles policy
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Indian Express
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For special revision of Bihar's electoral rolls, booth level officers to get Rs 6,000
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