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Diesel vehicles surpassing a decade and petrol ones over fifteen years old are barred from accessing fuel at any of the 350 designated petrol stations. This move, directed by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), seeks to tackle pollution.
No fuel for end-of-life vehicles in Delhi from today
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 1, 2025 09:30 IST
Starting today, a tectonic shift in policy will change the daily routine for vehicle owners in Delhi, as the city introduces a prohibition on refuelling vehicles reaching the end of their life cycle (EoL).
Diesel vehicles surpassing a decade and petrol ones over fifteen years old are barred from accessing fuel at any of the 350 designated petrol stations. This move, directed by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), seeks to tackle pollution.
The Delhi Transport Department, together with the Delhi Police and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), has crafted a detailed plan to ensure this directive is upheld.
The first 100 petrol stations with the most EoL vehicles will be monitored by Delhi police teams, while officials from the Transport Department will manage 59 stations. Additionally, 91 particularly sensitive stations will be supervised by joint teams from both departments, and MCD employees will oversee the last 100. This strategy ensures vigilant oversight across all stations to deter any rule violations.
These enforcement squads possess the authority to seize vehicles or issue fines to owners of non-compliant EoL vehicles. Legally reinforced by the Supreme Court's 2018 decision, the initiative supports the 2014 National Green Tribunal's ruling that prohibits parking vehicles older than 15 years in public spaces. This legal support serves as a strong pillar for the enforcement measures.
Backing these actions, the Delhi government has outlined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), compelling petrol stations to log each refused fuel transaction. Additionally, stations must display notices stating, "Fuel will not be dispensed to End of Life Vehicles — i.e. 15 years old Petrol and CNG and 10 years old Diesel 01.07.2025." These signs act as clear reminders to vehicle owners about the imposed limitations.
Compliance with CAQM rules is mandatory for fuel stations, which are also required to train their personnel accordingly. Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems will be in operation to ensure adherence to the policy, with the Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (DTIDC) maintaining the systems' efficacy. These tech-based measures are vital for real-time compliance tracking.
Responding to findings from the VAHAAN database, it is noted that Delhi is home to approximately 62 lakh EoL vehicles, comprising 41 lakh two-wheelers and 18 lakh four-wheelers. The surrounding NCR districts in Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan add another 46 lakh EoL vehicles to the tally. This data underscores the extensive scale of the issue within the region.
Petrol stations that breach these directives will incur penalties under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Reports detailing non-compliance are to be submitted weekly to both the CAQM and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for further proceedings. This accountability framework ensures strict adherence to the rules.
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Published By:
Sayan Ganguly
Published On:
Jul 1, 2025
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