BS4 diesel and BS3 petrol cars ban imposed in Delhi
BS4 diesel and BS3 petrol vehicle ban in the national capital imposed to curb pollution. As the air quality deteriorates in Delhi, the government has imposed restrictions on plying of these vehicles from 5th to 9th December.
This is being done in view of restrictions clamped by the Centre’s air quality panel under stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
Vehicles that are deployed in emergency services and government or election work are exempt. If any BS3 petrol or BS4 diesel is found plying on the roads, there will be a fine of Rs. 20,000/-.
A transport body has threatened to hold massive protests against the Delhi government for this move. Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters association has decided that they will hold jams to protest against Delhi and Punjab government. The transport body claims that this ban will impact the tourism business.
The sub-committee for implementation of GRAP held a meeting on Sunday to review the air quality scenario in the region as well as the forecasts for meteorological conditions and the air quality index of Delhi as air pollution turned severe.