The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, (MoRTH) on March 15, 2024, notified the Central Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Amendment Rules, 2024 to further amend the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Rules, 2021. The following has been stated: In rule 5,- …
Spin your way to glory on the road instead of at the slimming point, where the bike stands static and is permanently fixed to the ground. Before the cycles completely disappear from the streets of Kolkata, the campaigners in favour of lifting the ban over them seem to beseech the …
Municipal Corporations in the State of Haryana are governed by the provisions of the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 and rules / bye-laws framed thereunder while the Municipal Councils / Committees are governed by the provisions of the Haryana Municipal Act, 1973 and rules / bye-laws framed thereunder. The municipalities …
The disparity in living conditions in the capital was starkly revealed by the data released in the Delhi Statistical Handbook 2013. According to the handbook, over 30 per cent of Delhi’s population lives in one-room dwellings, while three per cent resides in more five-room accommodations. As per the report, 32.2 …
Company is expecting to begin production of Tavera BSIV variant by next summer after receiving approval General Motors (GM) India today said it is closely working with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the issue of violations of emission norms by its multi-purpose vehicle Chevrolet Tavera and said …
Compliance and enforcement programs aim to ensure that, even after a period of use, vehicle emissions of criteria pollutants (primarily particulates, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide) do not exceed the original certification standards. Compliance tests protect the certification process, and ensure environmental performance over an established durability period. Most …
Plan to deny fuel to vehicles sans emission test gathers dust The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has sent a proposal to the State government to stop fuel supply to those vehicles which do not undergo regular emission tests. The KSPCB, in May, 2013, had sent a proposal to …
Refurbishing It Will Waste Taxpayers’ Money, Say Experts New Delhi: Five years after the bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor was constructed, the transport department is looking at “overhauling” the 14.5km stretch. A proposal to refurbish the corridor at a cost of Rs 10-15 crore has been submitted to the department …
The governments, both at the Central and State levels, have realised the need to reduce the use of fossil fuels and implement the biofuel programmes, said Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner, V Umesh on Monday. Speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of the World Biofuel Day programme, he …
High levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), a group of toxic carcinogens, have been detected in the air in various parts of the city. A study conducted in Ambattur, Kolathur, Saidapet and Egmore by the department of environmental management, Bharatidasan University, Tiruchy, showed the average concentration of particle-associated PAHs ranged …
Heavy vehicles defy ban, disturb wildlife Heavy vehicle movement continues unregulated through Kawal Tiger Reserve despite the decision on its ban taken at a meeting of the State Board for Wildlife headed by Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy late in January this year. The plying of heavy vehicles on …
The state cabinet on Monday approved a new scheme for improving surface connectivity in 108 backward blocks of the state. Vehicles financed under the new Scheme for Rural Transport Connectivity would be exempted from motor vehicle tax and permit fees, official sources said. The scheme aims at augmenting passenger transport …
The much awaited ‘Agenda for Air Pollution Control’, which seeks to meet the ambient air quality standards in Delhi by 2017, came up before the cabinet chaired by chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday but was sent back to the drawing board. While Dikshit has allegedly asked for a sharper …
Delhi government today deferred its decision on finalising an ambitious plan which include some "tough measures" to cut air pollution in the city, apparently because of the upcoming assembly polls. A meeting of the Delhi Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, deliberated upon the proposal of the Environment …
Within the next three to four months, all the 2.5 lakh CNG vehicle drivers in the Capital will be covered by insurance policies with provisions for relief in case of accident, partial disability and permanent disability. Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister M. Veerappa …
Today there are growing concerns about carbon emissions and fuel consumption linked to tyre use in the transportation industry. It has become important enough for the European Union to introduce emission standards and labeling focused on tyres. This report looks at regulatory considerations for India at its present stage of …
This paper focuses on ways to reduce the emissions of the in-use vehicle fleet, with particular emphasis on heavy-duty diesel trucks, due to their disproportionate contribution to both urban air quality and greenhouse gas emissions. The report surveys measures that are in effect across the world, including programs that help …
Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh high court on Tuesday constituted a five-member committee of experts that will examine the Indore BRTS project including its shortcomings that are creating problems for people. A double bench of justice P K Jaiswal and justice Prakash Shrivastav formed the committee and directed it to …
दिल्ली पार्किंग दरों में जल्द ही बढ़ोतरी होगी। हालांकि वाहन मालिकों के ऊपर बढ़ोतरी का कोई खास बोझ नहीं पड़ेगा। पार्किंग दरों में करीब 12.36 प्रतिशत बढ़ोतरी का प्रस्ताव है। इसके चलते पहले दस घंटे के स्लैब में कार एवं दुपहिया मालिकों को एक-एक रुपया अधिक फीस देनी होगी, जबकि …
Urban Development Ministry had asked UT to introduce tax in congested areas to ease traffic In a relief for city residents, the municipal corporation (MC) has decided not to impose congestion tax in the city. In March, the Ministry of Urban Development, in a letter to the Chandigarh Administration, had …
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a public interest writ petition to take immediate and adequate steps to prescribe stringent emission standards on all parameters such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide for both petrol and diesel vehicles so as to control …
