If the vehicle is more than 5 years old, the fuel cannot be filled with petrol pumps. The Delhi administration is about to take major steps to reduce air pollution. For this, every petrol pump is being installed in the city special gadgets, which will identify the age of the vehicle. This rule is going to be effective from April 1. Those whose vehicles are more than 5 years old will not be able to fill the petrol pump from March 7.
Delhi Environment Minister Manzinder Singh Sira said this after an important meeting with officials to cope with air pollution. He has taken over the post of minister earlier this week. Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, “The government that is taking drastic steps to reduce the emission of vehicles in the city.”
Petrol-diesel cannot be found in a 5-year-old car
“We are setting up a gadget in gasoline pumps that will identify more than 5 years old vehicles and no fuel will be provided,” he added. The Ministry of Petrolm has also been informed that the decision will be notified.
The Environment Minister said, “A special task force has been formed, who will oversee the implementation of strictly from April 7. Also, we will strengthen the surveillance on heavy vehicles entering Delhi, so that it can be confirmed whether they are meeting the prescribed environmental standards before allowing the city to enter. “
It is to be noted that Delhi and the National Capital Zone (NCR) have already decided to ban the movement of diesel cars over 5 years old and more than 5 years old gasoline. According to a 2021 guideline, after January 1, 2022, if the rules are violated, their cars will be seized and sent to the scrapyard.
