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New Delhi: Following Delhi government decision that vehicles older than 15 years will not be allowed to fill petrol after March 31 the announcement has sparked mixed reaction from public and political leaders in the national capital.
Several people in the capital told Savera times that the decision will help authorities to combat the air pollution in the capital while many raised questions and said that if a vehicle is well maintained then why to ban it?.
“The government is right. Vehicles expire after 15 years, so they should not be driven on the roads. Such vehicles should be sent to the scrapyard,” one of the Cab driver said.
However, a resident opposed the move, arguing that the focus should be on vehicles that contribute to pollution. “This government decision is wrong. If the condition of the vehicle is good, then its validity should be increased. Only those vehicles should be stopped that are spreading pollution. We maintain our vehicles from time to time, so the decision should be taken only after seeing the condition of the vehicle…” he said.
Another local supported the measure, saying that it would help reduce air pollution. “Considering the pollution levels in Delhi, I think this decision is appropriate. It will help curb pollution in the city,” he said.
Meanwhile, a vehicle owner criticized the decision, saying, “This decision is not right. Vehicles are responsible for pollution in Delhi to a certain extent. Most of the pollution is from dust and factories, so more focus should be on this front…”
A petrol pump manager explained the implementation process, stating, “A system is being put in place. A machine has been installed at the pump, and speakers and cameras will also be installed.”
“Announcements will be made for vehicles whose registration has expired, and our staff will not provide fuel to those vehicles,” he said.
He added, “This system has not started yet. Our staff will check the vehicle’s registration certificate before providing fuel.”
Earlier, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the new fuel restriction for vehicles older than 15 years after a meeting with officials here on Saturday.
