New Delhi, July 9 -- Days after the Delhi Government lifted the ban on diesel cars above 10-years and petrol cars above 15 years, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday deferred the implementation of its direction to deny fuel to End-of-Life (EoL) or overage vehicles in the national Capital until November 1.

The delay is due to technical issues with the Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, which is essential for identifying non-compliant cars at fuel stations.

However, public discontent and outcry over the move prompted the Delhi Government to request the CAQM to halt the implementation of the move. The installation of ANPR cameras in the five high-density districts is to be completed by October 31.

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