Barely two days after the deployment of its strict fuel prohibition for end -of -life vehicles, the Delhi government has paused on its impoundment collection, losing before a wave of public indignation and strong criticism from opposition leaders. In one of these criticisms, a former Indian Air Force officer criticized the Delhi government’s decision to prohibit sales of fuel to end -of -life vehicles (EOL).
The former Indian Air Force officer, Sanjeev Kapoor, questioned the selective application of the policy by targeting personal vehicles. He asked why the operating of 40 years and other 30 -year -old commercial transport is correct, but the 10 -year -old diesel and 15 -year -old petrol vehicles are illegal to rush into the streets of Delhi.
In an article on X (formally Twitter), he wrote: “We always pilot planes that are over 40 years old and many of our trains, bus, boats, ferries and business aircraft for more than three decades. So why are the restrictions imposed solely on personal vehicles? With fuel either available in sparkling stations, which does not create a parallel acosystem, which is not notable support.
According to an analysis report of November 2024 by the Center for Science and Environment (CSE), cars are the largest source of pollution in Delhi, contributing to more than 51% of local sources emissions. Despite initiatives such as the GNC program, the progressive elimination of older diesel and petrol vehicles and the implementation of stricter emission standards, air quality continues to deteriorate, especially in winters.
The government of Delhi, July 1, prohibited fuel for end -of -life vehicles – 10 years or more for diesel vehicles and 15 years or more for petrol vehicles – which are breathed and not authorized to excite the roads in accordance with the ordinances of the court. Only seven overheating vehicles were seized by the authorities on the second day.
