New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- After the Supreme Courts (SC) ruling, directing authorities to refrain from taking coercive steps against owners of diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the National Capital Region (NCR), Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said the Court has accepted the Delhi Government's petition and no immediate punitive action will be taken against them.
"Through a review petition, we had requested that vehicle evaluation be based not only on their age but also on their mileage and emission levels, so that only the vehicles that actually cause pollution are identified and acted upon. This decision strengthens our resolve to maintain a balance between environmental protection and public ...