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Delhi Govt Moves SC Against Blanket Ban on Overage Vehicles
DELHI, INDIA, JUL 26 – Delhi government challenges the 2018 ban, seeking a scientific study to assess emissions based on vehicle usage and maintenance instead of age alone, citing minimal pollution from many older vehicles.
- On July 28, a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Bhushan R Gavai will hear the Delhi government's plea to review the ELV ban, which seeks to recall the October 29, 2018 order.
- Earlier this month, the Delhi government implemented the age-based fuel ban from July 1, 2025 but paused it within two days amid public backlash and operational challenges.
- The government highlighted that BS-6 vehicles emit significantly fewer pollutants than BS-4 models, citing studies suggesting low-usage, older vehicles contribute negligibly to pollution, as per the application.
- The plea seeks a comprehensive study by the Centre and CAQM, arguing that policy should assess roadworthiness by emissions not age, noting `This does not align with the broader objective of effectively reducing pollution levels in the region.`
- Significant technological, legal and environmental developments since 2018 prompt proposed studies by the Union of India or CAQM to evaluate the ban’s feasibility and efficacy.
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Delhi Government moves Supreme Court against blanket ban on overage vehicles
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice Bhushan R. Gavai is likely to hear the plea on July 28, which seeks recall of the court’s October 29, 2018, order that upheld the National Green Tribunal’s initial directive
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