Delhi Pollution: Delhi Implements Tight Pollution Limits Starting Today As AQI Deteriorates BS-4 Vehicles’ Entry Into No Fuel and WFH Regulations
Delhi Pollution: Dense pollution is still plaguing Delhi and the neighboring regions, causing visibility to drastically decline and air quality to stay in the “severe” category. The Delhi government has proposed a number of stringent measures to address the increasing pollution, which will take effect on December 18 and affect cars, workplaces, and everyday commuters across the National Capital Region (NCR).
New Delhi Government Regulations Effective December 18: Only BS-VI Automobiles Are Permitted
Only gasoline and diesel cars that meet BS-VI regulations will be permitted entry into Delhi starting on December 18. Vehicles from NCR areas, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad that satisfy BS-IV, BS-III, or earlier emission norms would not be allowed. The ban does not apply to electric cars.
No Fuel Without a Current PUCC
Vehicles without a current Pollution Under Control Certificate would not be allowed to fill up at Delhi gas stations. To enforce compliance, authorities will use on-site inspections and automated number plate recognition systems.
50% Work-From-Home Policy
Only 50% of workers are permitted to physically visit private workplaces; the other employees are expected to work from home. To lessen traffic, it has also been suggested that office hours be staggered.
Effects on Employees and Commuters
According to officials, the BS-VI-only restriction may have an impact on the almost 12 lakh cars that enter Delhi every day. While commuters may have fewer taxi alternatives and pay more, cab drivers who drive older cars may earn less.
The Supreme Court Tightens Regulations Regarding Old Cars
As it considers a petition pertaining to air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court has amended its previous August ruling. Only 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old gasoline cars that achieve BS-IV criteria or above would be excluded, the court clarified, allowing action against vehicles that fall below BS-IV emission requirements. Vehicles that are BS-III or older will no longer be protected.
Delhi Pollution: The Supreme Court’s Main Guidance
Chief Justice Surya Kant’s bench additionally:
– Requested that NHAI and MCD think about moving nine toll booths at Delhi’s boundaries.
Compensation for construction workers impacted by shutdowns was directed.
During pollution-related prohibitions, it was suggested that these people go into new jobs.
The court emphasized the need for long-term solutions while declining to intervene in the temporary shutdown of schools up to Class 5. January 6 is the date of the next hearing.
In order to safeguard public health amid the continuing air emergency, authorities have called for public cooperation while cautioning that rigorous enforcement is required.