The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has banned the entry of all non Delhi registered BS-III and below-standard commercial goods vehicles into the national capital starting Saturday, November 1.
This decision aims to tackle the worsening air quality in Delhi and nearby areas. In a statement, the Commission noted that this decision is part of wider efforts to cut down vehicular emissions, which contribute significantly to the city’s severe air pollution during winter.
CAQM banned Entry of non registered vehicles in Delhi
BS refers to the Bharat Stage emission standards, with the current standard being BS-VI or BS-6. These are government-mandated rules in India designed to control air pollution from vehicles. These standards specify the maximum amount of pollutants that an engine can release and become stricter with each new version.
Which vehicles prohibited? The order states that all non-Delhi-registered Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs), Medium Goods Vehicles (MGVs), and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) that not meet BS-IV standards banned from entering Delhi. According to the directive, BS-IV-compliant commercial goods vehicles allowed to enter Delhi until October 31, 2026.
23 traffic police teams deployed
To enforce this rule, several teams from the Transport Department and Traffic Police deployed, officials told. The Transport Department, along with the Traffic Police, has formed 23 teams for enforcement. “There are 23 points from where 90 % of the vehicles enter Delhi. There are 23 teams that have formed. These include traffic police personnel and the transport department’s enforcement officers. They stationed at designated locations and turn back vehicles that do not meet the standards,” the official told.
Among the 23 locations are the Kundli border, Rajokri border, Tikri border, Aya Nagar border, Kalindi Kunj border, Auchandi, Mandoli, Kapashera, and Bajghera Toll/Dwarka Expressway.
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