Goa, July 7 -- Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena has called on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to file a review petition in the Supreme Court challenging its 2018 order banning diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the national capital.

In a letter sent to Ms Gupta, the L-G argued that the blanket ban is unfair and impractical, pointing out that a 10-year-old diesel vehicle cannot be automatically deemed unfit simply due to its age if it remains roadworthy. He said he has received "innumerable representations, calls and messages" from citizens, elected officials, and environmental experts questioning the feasibility and equity of the restrictions.

Mr Saxena raised concerns about the significan...