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Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Transport dept prepares to stop refuelling of end-of-life vehicles on July 1
New Delhi: Delhi govt has geared up to enforce the ban on refuelling end-of-life vehicles, with plans to station enforcement teams from transport, traffic, and MCD to impound such vehicles. A senior official said that teams would be deployed at fuel stations to monitor the implementation and take action against such vehicles. The teams would be from MCD, the transport department enforcement wing, and traffic. The Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) issued to the pump owners says that there will be "immediate legal action by enforcement teams" when end-of-life vehicles are "identified". This would include "impounding and disposal in accordance with Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) Rules and as per Guidelines issued by the Transport Department." You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The official said that the agencies would try to cover at least 90% of the pumps. Sources said around 200 teams have been formed. The fuel stations will also submit the list of violating vehicles to CAQM and the ministry of petroleum and natural gas weekly for further action. There are around 400 pumps in the city. According to a directive from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), beginning July 1, all end-of-life (EOL) vehicles — which is diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years — will not be allowed to refuel in Delhi, regardless of the state in which they are registered. In the SOP, the transport department has specified that fuel stations must display mandatory signage reading: "Fuel will not be dispensed to End of Life Vehicles -- i.e. 15 years' old petrol/CNG and 10 years' old diesel w.e.f. 01.07.2025". Petrol stations have also been directed to train their staff on the CAQM regulations and the procedures for denying fuel. Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (DTIDC) shall ensure the functioning of the automated number plate recognition (ANPR) camera systems installed at fuel stations, the SOP said. "Such a system shall ensure the capturing and displaying of the registration details of all the vehicles that enter the premises of a fuelling station ," it added. Nischal Singhania, president of the Delhi Petrol Dealers' Association, said: "We have some apprehensions regarding the penal clauses that have been imposed on us if we give petrol to such vehicles.... We are also apprehensive regarding the situation at petrol pumps when a vehicle is impounded." A senior official said that govt is also concerned about it and training is being given to enforcement teams. DTIDC has been directed to widely disseminate the direction of CAQM among all stakeholders, including fuel stations, through FM radio, newspapers and outreach to fuel stations. The department has been directed to deploy teams at fuel stations, especially with maximum end-of-life vehicle visits on preceding days, to monitor the implementation and take action against the violating fuel stations as per Section 192 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. The department will also have to seek immediate legal action by enforcement teams. It has also been directed to submit the list of violating fuel stations to CAQM and the ministry of petroleum and natural gas every week.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
SC issues guidelines for retention, disposal of records
Supreme Court of India Synopsis The Supreme Court of India has introduced new guidelines, effective 2025, for managing administrative records to enhance accountability and efficiency. Chief Justice Gavai highlighted the need to address inconsistencies in record management across different branches. The Supreme Court on Thursday issued guidelines for retention and disposal of documents to create accountability and efficiency across all registry wings. ADVERTISEMENT The top court highlighted a lacuna over the management of administrative records. In a message, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said over the years, the registry of the Supreme Court has witnessed a significant increase in the volume and diversity of administrative records generated across multiple branches. "While judicial records pertaining to case proceedings are governed by explicit provisions contained in Order LVI of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, and further elaborated in Chapter XXI of the Handbook on Practice and Office Procedure of the Supreme Court of India, 2017, a lacuna has persisted with respect to the management of administrative records," he said. The CJI continued, "This disparity leads to inconsistent practices across branches, affecting archival clarity and efficiency. The 'Guidelines for Retention and Destruction of Records 2025' aim to remedy this by promoting coherence, accountability, and efficiency in managing administrative records, including institutional decisions, policy implementations, inter-departmental correspondences, audits, and engagements with external stakeholders." CJI Gavai underscored the importance of properly managing these records for transparency and accountability and guidelines to establish a rational framework. ADVERTISEMENT "Operational efficiency is enhanced by the systematic elimination of obsolete documents, easing storage burdens and improving record retrieval speed. The Guidelines ensure compliance with audit and statutory obligations by defining appropriate retention periods based on fiscal, legal, an administrative relevance. They are aligned with national public record management standards." The guidelines were stated to have borne out of detailed consultations among registrars and officials of the registry. ADVERTISEMENT "I place on record my sincere appreciation for the efforts of Pradip Y. Ladekar, Registrar at the Supreme Court, who played the instrumental role in drafting these Guidelines. He was ably supported by his staff members throughout the process. I also appreciate Bharat Parashar, Secretary General, and S C Munghate, Officer on Special Duty (in the rank of Secretary General), for their leadership and guidance in steering the Registry through this important initiative," he said. According to the issued guidelines, original submission notes or paper books bearing signatures of the chief justice of India and judges of the Supreme Court to be preserved permanently. ADVERTISEMENT Further, policy files, office orders and circular files were to be preserved permanently. "The retention period of the records shall start after the final action or disposal of arbitration, litigation, enquiry or audit as the case may be. All the branches concerned, before destroying files/cases/records will ensure that no court case is pending in respect of the subject matter of the files/cases/records being destroyed/ weeded out," it said. ADVERTISEMENT In case the records of one branch or wing were co-related with those a different branch or records relating to the confidential branch, an intimation on "the pendency of court case is to be sent to them as soon as the court case is received in the section". Destruction and retention of records by the relevant branches should be carried out after due approval from the registrar concerned, it added. "The exercise of destruction of record normally be carried out during summer vacation/partial court working days. In case a scanned copy of documents/records is to be preserved beyond the retention period for the reasons to be recorded in writing decision may be taken by the concerned Registrar at the time of destruction of the record(s)," the guidelines said. It added, "Financial and budget-related documents and files should be maintained separately for each financial year with effect from April 1 to March 31. All other records, registers may be maintained separately for each calendar year, i.e., January 1 to December 31." (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
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Supreme Court issues guidelines for retention, disposal of records
The Supreme Court on Thursday (June 26, 2025) issued guidelines for the retention and disposal of documents to create accountability and efficiency across all registry wings. The top court highlighted a lacuna over the management of administrative records. In a message, Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai said that over the years, the registry of the Supreme Court has witnessed a significant increase in the volume and diversity of administrative records generated across multiple branches. "While judicial records pertaining to case proceedings are governed by explicit provisions contained in Order LVI of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, and further elaborated in Chapter XXI of the Handbook on Practice and Office Procedure of the Supreme Court of India, 2017, a lacuna has persisted with respect to the management of administrative records," he said. The CJI continued, "This disparity leads to inconsistent practices across branches, affecting archival clarity and efficiency. The 'Guidelines for Retention and Destruction of Records 2025' aim to remedy this by promoting coherence, accountability, and efficiency in managing administrative records, including institutional decisions, policy implementations, inter-departmental correspondences, audits, and engagements with external stakeholders." CJI Gavai underscored the importance of properly managing these records for transparency and accountability and guidelines to establish a rational framework. "Operational efficiency is enhanced by the systematic elimination of obsolete documents, easing storage burdens and improving record retrieval speed. The Guidelines ensure compliance with audit and statutory obligations by defining appropriate retention periods based on fiscal, legal, and administrative relevance. They are aligned with national public record management standards." The guidelines were stated to have borne out of detailed consultations among registrars and officials of the registry. "I place on record my sincere appreciation for the efforts of Pradip Y. Ladekar, Registrar at the Supreme Court, who played the instrumental role in drafting these Guidelines. He was ably supported by his staff members throughout the process. I also appreciate Bharat Parashar, Secretary General, and S C Munghate, Officer on Special Duty (in the rank of Secretary General), for their leadership and guidance in steering the Registry through this important initiative," he said. According to the issued guidelines, original submission notes or paper books bearing signatures of the chief justice of India and judges of the Supreme Court to be preserved permanently. Further, policy files, office orders and circular files were to be preserved permanently. "The retention period of the records shall start after the final action or disposal of arbitration, litigation, enquiry or audit as the case may be. All the branches concerned, before destroying files/cases/records will ensure that no court case is pending in respect of the subject matter of the files/cases/records being destroyed/ weeded out," it said. In case the records of one branch or wing were co-related with those a different branch or records relating to the confidential branch, an intimation on "the pendency of court case is to be sent to them as soon as the court case is received in the section". Destruction and retention of records by the relevant branches should be carried out after due approval from the registrar concerned, it added. "The exercise of destruction of record normally be carried out during summer vacation/partial court working days. In case a scanned copy of documents/records is to be preserved beyond the retention period for the reasons to be recorded in writing decision may be taken by the concerned Registrar at the time of destruction of the record(s)," the guidelines said. It added, "Financial and budget-related documents and files should be maintained separately for each financial year with effect from April 1 to March 31. All other records, registers may be maintained separately for each calendar year, i.e., January 1 to December 31."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
SC issues guidelines for retention, disposal of records
The Supreme Court of India has introduced new guidelines, effective 2025, for managing administrative records to enhance accountability and efficiency. Chief Justice Gavai highlighted the need to address inconsistencies in record management across different branches. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Supreme Court on Thursday issued guidelines for retention and disposal of documents to create accountability and efficiency across all registry top court highlighted a lacuna over the management of administrative a message, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said over the years, the registry of the Supreme Court has witnessed a significant increase in the volume and diversity of administrative records generated across multiple branches."While judicial records pertaining to case proceedings are governed by explicit provisions contained in Order LVI of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, and further elaborated in Chapter XXI of the Handbook on Practice and Office Procedure of the Supreme Court of India, 2017, a lacuna has persisted with respect to the management of administrative records," he CJI continued, "This disparity leads to inconsistent practices across branches, affecting archival clarity and efficiency. The 'Guidelines for Retention and Destruction of Records 2025' aim to remedy this by promoting coherence, accountability, and efficiency in managing administrative records, including institutional decisions, policy implementations, inter-departmental correspondences, audits, and engagements with external stakeholders."CJI Gavai underscored the importance of properly managing these records for transparency and accountability and guidelines to establish a rational framework."Operational efficiency is enhanced by the systematic elimination of obsolete documents, easing storage burdens and improving record retrieval speed. The Guidelines ensure compliance with audit and statutory obligations by defining appropriate retention periods based on fiscal, legal, an administrative relevance. They are aligned with national public record management standards."The guidelines were stated to have borne out of detailed consultations among registrars and officials of the registry."I place on record my sincere appreciation for the efforts of Pradip Y. Ladekar, Registrar at the Supreme Court, who played the instrumental role in drafting these Guidelines. He was ably supported by his staff members throughout the process. I also appreciate Bharat Parashar, Secretary General, and S C Munghate, Officer on Special Duty (in the rank of Secretary General), for their leadership and guidance in steering the Registry through this important initiative," he to the issued guidelines, original submission notes or paper books bearing signatures of the chief justice of India and judges of the Supreme Court to be preserved policy files, office orders and circular files were to be preserved permanently."The retention period of the records shall start after the final action or disposal of arbitration, litigation, enquiry or audit as the case may be. All the branches concerned, before destroying files/cases/records will ensure that no court case is pending in respect of the subject matter of the files/cases/records being destroyed/ weeded out," it case the records of one branch or wing were co-related with those a different branch or records relating to the confidential branch, an intimation on "the pendency of court case is to be sent to them as soon as the court case is received in the section".Destruction and retention of records by the relevant branches should be carried out after due approval from the registrar concerned, it added."The exercise of destruction of record normally be carried out during summer vacation/partial court working days. In case a scanned copy of documents/records is to be preserved beyond the retention period for the reasons to be recorded in writing decision may be taken by the concerned Registrar at the time of destruction of the record(s)," the guidelines added, "Financial and budget-related documents and files should be maintained separately for each financial year with effect from April 1 to March 31. All other records, registers may be maintained separately for each calendar year, i.e., January 1 to December 31."
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SC issues guidelines for retention, disposal of records
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Thursday issued guidelines for retention and disposal of documents to create accountability and efficiency across all registry wings. SC issues guidelines for retention, disposal of records The top court highlighted a lacuna over the management of administrative records. In a message, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said over the years, the registry of the Supreme Court has witnessed a significant increase in the volume and diversity of administrative records generated across multiple branches. "While judicial records pertaining to case proceedings are governed by explicit provisions contained in Order LVI of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, and further elaborated in Chapter XXI of the Handbook on Practice and Office Procedure of the Supreme Court of India, 2017, a lacuna has persisted with respect to the management of administrative records," he said. The CJI continued, "This disparity leads to inconsistent practices across branches, affecting archival clarity and efficiency. The 'Guidelines for Retention and Destruction of Records 2025' aim to remedy this by promoting coherence, accountability, and efficiency in managing administrative records, including institutional decisions, policy implementations, inter-departmental correspondences, audits, and engagements with external stakeholders." CJI Gavai underscored the importance of properly managing these records for transparency and accountability and guidelines to establish a rational framework. "Operational efficiency is enhanced by the systematic elimination of obsolete documents, easing storage burdens and improving record retrieval speed. The Guidelines ensure compliance with audit and statutory obligations by defining appropriate retention periods based on fiscal, legal, an administrative relevance. They are aligned with national public record management standards." The guidelines were stated to have borne out of detailed consultations among registrars and officials of the registry. "I place on record my sincere appreciation for the efforts of Pradip Y. Ladekar, Registrar at the Supreme Court, who played the instrumental role in drafting these Guidelines. He was ably supported by his staff members throughout the process. I also appreciate Bharat Parashar, Secretary General, and S C Munghate, Officer on Special Duty , for their leadership and guidance in steering the Registry through this important initiative," he said. According to the issued guidelines, original submission notes or paper books bearing signatures of the chief justice of India and judges of the Supreme Court to be preserved permanently. Further, policy files, office orders and circular files were to be preserved permanently. "The retention period of the records shall start after the final action or disposal of arbitration, litigation, enquiry or audit as the case may be. All the branches concerned, before destroying files/cases/records will ensure that no court case is pending in respect of the subject matter of the files/cases/records being destroyed/ weeded out," it said. In case the records of one branch or wing were co-related with those a different branch or records relating to the confidential branch, an intimation on "the pendency of court case is to be sent to them as soon as the court case is received in the section". Destruction and retention of records by the relevant branches should be carried out after due approval from the registrar concerned, it added. "The exercise of destruction of record normally be carried out during summer vacation/partial court working days. In case a scanned copy of documents/records is to be preserved beyond the retention period for the reasons to be recorded in writing decision may be taken by the concerned Registrar at the time of destruction of the record," the guidelines said. It added, "Financial and budget-related documents and files should be maintained separately for each financial year with effect from April 1 to March 31. All other records, registers may be maintained separately for each calendar year, i.e., to December 31." This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
