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In order to curb vehicular pollution which leads to poor air quality in Delhi, the government has now banned the refueling diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years from July 1, 2025.

This move has been initiated by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), is being implemented at 350 petrol stations citywide with the help of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and real-time monitoring by enforcement teams.

Following this, anyone with End-of-Life vehicles found at fuel stations or parked in public areas will be fined Rs 10,000 for four-wheelers and Rs 5,000 for two-wheelers, and possible ...