Orders govt not to register new vehicles or renew those that have plied for more than 10 yrs
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday ordered the Delhi government to not register any new diesel vehicle from now on.
The order, probably the first such in India, came from a bench headed by Justice Swatanter Kumar on a petition by Vardhaman Kaushik.
The bench specifically asked the Delhi and Union governments to not buy diesel vehicles.
“We direct the government to take a conscientious decision with regard to not buying diesel vehicles, whether by the central or the state government.
“We direct all public authorities, corporations, DDA, police and other public departments to prepare an action plan for phasing out diesel vehicles, particularly trucks being used by these bodies,” the bench said.
The Tribunal then told the Delhi government and the Centre: be ready with your action plans by January 6.
Earlier this year, the NGT had passed an order for condemning 10-year-old diesel vehicles and 15-year old petrol vehicles.
In its eight-page order on Friday, the bench said: “As an interim measure, till the next date of posting, subject to hearing all concerned parties, we direct that diesel vehicles of more than 10 years, as already directed, as well as new diesel vehicles would not be registered in NCT, Delhi.”
This order, it said, has to be implemented with its earlier ones such as prohibition on burning of waste and dumping of construction waste on roads. The entire government machinery should clamp down on such activities, it said.
That's more green sheen in Delhi.
The odd and even of AAP plan
What is even to the Chief Justice of India looks odd to the NGT. The NGT bench on Friday questioned the Delhi government's odd-even traffic plan. The Tribunal said it has doubts about the efficacy and success of the plan. Only a few days ago, Supreme Court Chief Justice TS Thakur favoured the plan and advised fellow-judges to opt for a car-pool system.
Have green belt around schools
While addressing the hazard of toxic air on school children, the NGT said: “In relation to taking adequate measures for preventing air pollution in schools, particularly government and corporation schools, NCT Delhi is directed to submit a proposal for creating green belt, by covering the ground with grass and installing air filters in schools.”
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