Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vardhaman Kaushik Vs Union of India & Others dated 22/03/2024. The Special Protection Group (SPG) filed the application to direct the Transport Department, NCT of Delhi to allow extension of registration period of specialized armoured vehicles - 3 in number …
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central and Delhi governments, car manufacturers and taxi operators, which are clamouring for the easing of a complete ban on diesel cabs in the Delhi and the National Capital Region, to submit a long-term action plan on curbing environmental pollution. "What have you …
You are in the ‘business of pollution’, Bench tells car makers Telling leading car manufacturers that they are in the “business of pollution,” the Supreme Court on Monday appealed to thousands of BPO employees to co-operate with its ban on diesel cabs, saying they breathe the same polluted air as …
The Supreme Court on Monday indicated of considering to modify its order banning registration of new diesel luxury cars and SUVs with an engine capacity of over 2,000 cc in Delhi and national capital region. A bench of Chief Justice T.S. Thakur, Justice R. Banumathi and A.K. Sikri said: “We …
Apex court discusses cess for buying a diesel car; open to modifying ban on new registration Telling leading car manufacturers that they are in the “business of pollution”, the Supreme Court on Monday appealed to thousands of BPO employees to cooperate with its ban on diesel cabs, saying they breathe …
Our craze for diesel vehicles, especially in case of public transport, construction activities and unregulated fumes emanating from smouldering garbage sites and industrial clusters surrounding Gujarat cities is turning our air foul. With increasing concentration of particulate matter of size--2.5 (PM2.5) microns to (PM10) microns-- in size remaining suspended in …
Concerned about the growth prospects in a key market like India, Renault India's Country CEO and Managing Director Sumit Sawhney expressed the need for a holistic approach in designing the policy framework to reduce vehicular pollution. Calling for a full-game plan before implementation of Euro 6 emission norms in 2020, …
Raising concerns over the rising number of diesel cars on Delhi roads, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) chief Sunita Narain on Thursday criticised the automobile industry for "misleading" the people and the court by underplaying vehicular pollution emitted by them. "One diesel car emits pollutants equivalent to five petrol …
Registration of diesel taxis holding all India permits should not be renewed, the Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority has said in a recent a slew of proposals. The proposal forms part of a draft formula, circulated by the anti-pollution body among offices of the Union and Delhi …
The bench has said that whenever such decisions are taken, inconvenience is bound to be caused to the people and asked the Delhi government to submit a suitable detailed and workable plan. The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a proposal by the Delhi government to replace diesel taxis …
While seeking a review of the Supreme Court order banning petrol and diesel cabs in Delhi, the Centre is likely to seek relief for taxis that already possess valid permits besides arguing that the order would impact the livelihood of many. The Centre is also likely to point out that …
Hundreds of taxi drivers Monday blocked National Highway 8 and the Ring Road in New Delhi to protest against the action by enforcement agencies following the court order. Stating that the ban on diesel taxis in the NCR will lead to “loss of jobs of thousands” and “serious commuting problems”, …
In the late 1990s, a similar directive by the apex court led to the conversion of all non-CNG public transport vehicles to CNG. The Supreme Court order passed on Saturday banning all non-CNG cabs from the NCR is not Delhi’s first brush with such a mass conversion of diesel and …
Diesel cab owners in Delhi are hoping the government will notify some technology. The Delhi government Monday said it would not register diesel cabs retrofitted with CNG kits because there is no legally approved technology available for this in the market at present, according to an official. “If diesel cab …
The Supreme Court at its special sitting on Saturday refused to extend the time limit for diesel taxis to change to CNG-fitted vehicles beyond April 30. As a result, from May 1 diesel taxis and diesel commercial vehicles used as taxis cannot ply in the National Capital Territory. The court …
NEW DELHI: Fearing a huge blow to their business due to Supreme Court putting a ban on non-CNG taxis, tourist taxi services have sought a solution to their problem from the government. Cab operators have sought relief for at least a couple of years before the order is implemented. Delhi …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 30/04/2016. These applications have been filed by South Delhi Municipal Corporation and North Delhi Municipal Corporation seeking permission for registration of diesel vehicles used for collection and transportation of …
Environment ministry has written to all ministries and central government departments located in the national capital to hire only CNG-fuelled vehicles. Sources said the move is being taken to send the message that government departments are keen to comply with green norms. TOI has learnt that soon after the letter …
In the aftermath of the Volkswagen scandal, new tests on diesel vehicles across models by government agencies in the UK, France and Germany have revealed that emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in these automobiles were far higher than prescribed standards. The tests were conducted on Euro V and Euro …
Delhi’s pollution levels may not come under control even if all the measures recommended by a report commissioned by the State government are implemented across the National Capital Region. This comes at a time when the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has rolled out round two of the odd-even road-rationing …
NEW DELHI: Days before the Supreme Court considers a plea to impose a green cess on the car industry in view of rising pollution levels in Delhi, Maruti Suzuki chairman R C Bhargava has termed the apex court's ban on diesel cars above 2-litre engine capacity as "arbitrary" and said …
