Supreme Court Has Banned 15-Year-Old Petrol, 10-Year-Old Diesel Vehicles. But Is It Enough To Curb Pollution?

The Supreme Court on Monday prohibited the plying of 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi and ordered the Transport Department to impound these vehicles if found plying.

The prevailing air pollution problem in Delhi is choking the citizens. The apex court described it as “very critical” and “horrible” and directed that vehicles be published on the website of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and transport department.

The Court said that advertisements on this should also be published in the newspapers.

In 2017, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) also banned the plying of such vehicles in the NCR and the apex court had rejected a plea against the NGT’s order.

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