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Delhi govt challenges pollution body's fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles
Delhi govt challenges pollution body's fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles

Business Standard

time7 days ago

  • Politics
  • Business Standard

Delhi govt challenges pollution body's fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles

The Delhi government has written to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), saying the fuel ban on overage vehicles is not feasible due to technological challenges and complex systems, PTI reported on Thursday. #WATCH | Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa writes to the Commission for Air Quality Management to place on hold the direction which mandates the denial of fuel to End-of-Life (EOL) vehicles in Delhi He says, "We have informed them that the Automatic Number Plate… — ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2025 Addressing a press conference, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that there was discontent among people due to this move and the government stood with them. Sirsa has written to the CAQM mentioning the challenges in the feasible implementation of the law. 'We have informed them that the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras that were installed are not a robust system, and there are still many challenges with them,' he added. Sirsa highlighted that the law has not been implemented in Gurgaon, Faridabad and Ghaziabad and the rest of NCR. 'Technical glitches, non-working sensors, and malfunctioning speakers, all these challenges are there. It has not been integrated with the NCR data yet. It is not able to identify HSRP plates. We also said that such a law has not been implemented in Gurgaon, Faridabad and Ghaziabad and the rest of NCR till now,' Sirsa further said.

Delhi begins ban on fuel sale to old vehicles; AI cameras, traffic police teams deployed at pumps
Delhi begins ban on fuel sale to old vehicles; AI cameras, traffic police teams deployed at pumps

New Indian Express

time01-07-2025

  • Automotive
  • New Indian Express

Delhi begins ban on fuel sale to old vehicles; AI cameras, traffic police teams deployed at pumps

NEW DELHI: The ban on supply of fuel to old vehicles kicked off in Delhi on Tuesday amid high security. The Delhi government has installed Automatic Number Plate reader cameras (ANPR) at nearly 350 petrol pumps across the national capital for detection of such vehicles. 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). Multiple teams of transport department, traffic police and local police have been deployed at different petrol pumps in South Delhi. The drive began from 6 am on Tuesday, enforcing the prohibition of fuel sale to petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years. At Chirag Delhi's Dhingra petrol pump, the Transport Enforcement and Delhi Traffic Police teams were seen stationed since early morning. "We are here from 6 am to ensure that no old vehicle is allowed to refuel. Petrol pumps have been directed to deny fuel to such vehicles," said Sub-Inspector Dharamveer of the Transport Enforcement team. He said that Artificial Intelligence-powered cameras and automated hooter systems have also been installed at the pump to identify old vehicles.

Delhi Begins Ban On Fuel Sale To End-Of-Life Vehicles, 16 Impounded So Far On Day One
Delhi Begins Ban On Fuel Sale To End-Of-Life Vehicles, 16 Impounded So Far On Day One

News18

time01-07-2025

  • News18

Delhi Begins Ban On Fuel Sale To End-Of-Life Vehicles, 16 Impounded So Far On Day One

Last Updated: Delhi began enforcing a ban on refueling petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel vehicles over 10 years old, impounding at least 16 on the first day. The Delhi Police on Tuesday impounded 16 vehicles as the ban on supply of fuel to old vehicles kicked off in Delhi. The drive began from 6 am, enforcing the prohibition of fuel sale to petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years. 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 order also prohibited the parking of vehicles aged over 15 years in public places. Announcements were being made at petrol pumps that fuel would not be supplied to older vehicles, and subsequently, such vehicles were being impounded. For the drive, the Delhi government has also installed Automatic Number Plate reader cameras (ANPR) at nearly 350 petrol pumps across the national capital for detection of such vehicles. 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). Multiple teams of the transport department, traffic police and local police have been deployed at different petrol pumps in South Delhi. According to PTI, the Transport Enforcement and Delhi Traffic Police teams were seen stationed at a petrol pump in Chirag Dilli since early morning. Assistant Sub-Inspector Jagan Lal of Delhi Traffic Police told PTI that they are verifying vehicle details using their central database. 'The cameras will inform automatically, but our teams are also checking vehicles using our central database. The drive is being carried out jointly with local police and transport officials to ensure full compliance and to maintain law and order," said ASI Jagan Lal. Hriday Ram, a staff member at the Dhingra petrol pump, said, 'We have been instructed not to fill fuel in any old vehicle. The moment such a vehicle is detected by the camera or by us, we alert the police or enforcement team immediately." The move is part of the Delhi government's effort to tackle air pollution. First Published: July 01, 2025, 14:19 IST

Delhi News Live Updates: Ban on fuel sale to old cars begins, police teams deployed at petrol pumps
Delhi News Live Updates: Ban on fuel sale to old cars begins, police teams deployed at petrol pumps

Indian Express

time01-07-2025

  • Automotive
  • Indian Express

Delhi News Live Updates: Ban on fuel sale to old cars begins, police teams deployed at petrol pumps

Delhi News Live Updates: On July 1, Delhi administration commenced the ban on fuel sale to old vehicles with immediate effect. Heavy security and traffic police teams have been deployed in petrol pumps across the national capital, and Automatic Number Plate reader cameras (ANPR) have been installed at 350 locations to identify such vehicles. 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). What is the new rule on old vehicles? As per the new rule, 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). This measure has been taken to curb air pollution in the city, with the air quality in Delhi dipping every year especially during winters. 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, irrespective of their state of registration. Rain likely in Delhi today: After two days of moderate to heavy rains in the capital, light showers are expected in Delhi on Tuesday, forecast the India Meteorological Department. A yellow alert has been issued in the city, and IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. The minimum temperature in Delhi settles at 25.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, with light drizzling recorded in the early hours of the day. It is likely that Delhi will witness isolated light rains in the afternoon and evening today. The Delhi government has installed Automatic Number Plate reader cameras (ANPR) at nearly 350 petrol pumps across the national capital for detection of such vehicles. 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). Multiple teams of transport department, traffic police and local police have been deployed at different petrol pumps in South Delhi. (PTI)

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