Highlights of SC order barring diesel cars, trucks in Delhi

The Supreme Court banned, the registration of new diesel-guzzling luxury cars and SUVs with an engine capacity of over 2000 cc until March 31, unveiling a raft of measures in a bid to clean up the Capital’s filthy air.

The Supreme Court also barred diesel trucks older than 10 years from entering the congested city and halted the burning of garbage, as scathing public criticism mounts over Delhi’s toxic air.

The apex courtroom additionally ordered that each one business automobiles, together with trucks, which aren’t Delhi-sure, won’t be allowed to enter the national capital by means of entry factors NH-8 and NH-1. Vehicles that carry goods and headed for Delhi will now have to spend extra for the Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) which amounts to Rs 2600 for big trucks and Rs 1400 for light commercial vehicles.

The apex court orders all taxis in Delhi to be converted to CNG.

The order is separate from an environmental court’s decision last week to halt the sale of new diesel-powered vehicles temporarily and comes as the Delhi state government prepares to restrict the number of cars on its roads next month on an experimental basis.

Delhi would be the among the world’s first cities to introduce such strict measures after Lebanon banned diesel vehicles in 2001.

It further held that its order will override the recent order passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) which had put on hold registration of any diesel auto till January 6.

The court also barred thousands of diesel trucks, which only enter the city every night en route to other parts of the country, in order to bypass toll roads around Delhi.

The court also asked the Delhi government to implement the odd-even vehicle scheme on its own on a trial basis and then decide on the future course of action.

Supreme Court of India came down heavily on pollution in Delhi today morning and gave major judgements. Diesel emissions are also cancer causing, says the World Health Organization.

“Why do not you individuals take credit score of cleansing Delhi air?”

Moving on to the proposal to allow cars with odd and even registration numbers on alternate days from January 1 to check pollution, the court said it wasn’t sure if it would help.