The national capital is experiencing a sharp decline in air pollution. Due to the deteriorating air quality, Delhi has been placed in GRAP stage IV, which prohibits the use of some vehicles. A fine of Rs 20,000 will be assessed for violating the Delhi government’s prohibition on the operation of certain cars due to the increase in pollution.
“Violating these curbs can attract a fine of Rs 20,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act,” said an official.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board and SAFAR, a forecasting organization under the Ministry of Earth and Sciences, stubble burning accounted for 30% of the PM2.5 pollution in the city, and Delhi’s air quality remained “severe” for the second day in a row.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) suggested anti-pollution regulations that the Delhi government has chosen to put into action, including a ban on non-BS VI diesel-run light motor vehicles.
Additionally, only diesel trucks transporting critical goods or offering important services would be permitted admission into Delhi.
The Transport Department issued a directive, allowing all CNG and electric trucks to enter Delhi.
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Except for those transporting necessary goods or offering vital services, Delhi-registered diesel-powered medium, and heavy cargo vehicles would not be permitted to operate in Delhi.
Additionally, the BS-III gasoline and BS-IV diesel light motor vehicles are prohibited from operating in regions under the control of the NCT of Delhi, according to the order issued by the Delhi Transport Department.
For commuters’ convenience, public transport services will be augmented. According to a statement, the transport department will employ DTC to hire up to 1,000 private CNG contract carrier buses for 60 days.
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