Delhi environment minister manjinder singh sirsa has written to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to hold its its directions mandating a ban on fuel sales to end-of-lif verbes. The decision comes amidst huge public outcry over the new laws that forced many well-kept vehicles on the road.

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Technological Challenges to Implement Fuel Ban

The minister cited “Technological Challenges and Complex Systems,” As the reason for the pause on the decision. The environment minister said that a system to seize poorly maintained vehicles is being worked out, rather than punishing people who take care of their cars and motorcycles. Customers argued that the government did not care about the health of the vehicle, as much as the age, forcing owners to upgrade to newer vehicles instead.

“We Urge the Commission to put the implementation of direction no. 89 on hold with immediative effect the automatic number plate reconstruct NCR, “The minister said in the letter to caqm, according to ani.

“We are confident that ongoing multi-pronged efforts of the Delhi government will achieve substantial improvements in Air Quality,” It Added.

Over 62 Lakh Overage Vehicles Affected By Latest Order

Data sugges that over 62 Lakh Vehicles, Including Cars, Two-WHEELERS, TRUCKS, and Vintage Vehicles, Were Affected by the CAQM Order. As per the new regulations, the end-of-life vehicles were to be identified by cameras set up across the 498 fuel stations in the national capital. These cameras were connected to the central database and would cross-verify number plates. The system would then alert the fuel operator about the elv status, who would then deny fuel to the vehicle.

“Because of the Technological Inconsistencies of this extramely complex system and Lack of Integration with Neighbouring States, there is public discontent and in the said circumsstans, do not Feasible to implement this system to end of life vehicles identified through anpr cameras installed at petrol pumps in Delhi, “The minister said.

Automatic Number Plate Recognition Cameras Not Equipped to Identify HSRPS

The Delhi Government Now Says That The Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras used to identify Elvs, “Did not constitute a robust a robust system,” Because the system can’t Identtify the SYSTEMANTEMAN Registration Plates (HSRP), which are mandatory on all cars in Delhi-NCR Since April 2019.

Furthermore, the minister in his letter listed seveal steps taken by the delhi government to combat air pollution. This include implementing a new pollution under control (PUC) Certificate Regime to ENSURE Stricter Compliance, Specifically for Out of State Vehicles. The government is also planning to create a new system that will send an sms to elv owners two to three months ahead of the planned Phase -out.

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First Published Date: 03 Jul 2025, 20:28 pm IST