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Podcast: In Focus by The Hindu
Episode: What was the rationale for the fuel ban on End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in Delhi
Description: From July 1st onwards, Delhi started enforcing a fuel ban on End-of-Life Vehicles or ELVs. In Delhi, this means diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years.
This enforcement drive followed an order from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) stipulating no fuel for ELVs from July 1. But now, following a public outcry, the Delhi government has written to CAQM asking for this fuel ban to be put on hold âwith immediate effectâ. The reasons it has cited include âcritical operational and infrastructural challengesâ and âpublic discontent and outcryâ.
While the enforcement...