Delhi fuel ban put on hold: What prompted the move – Explained in 8 slides
The ban on refuelling EoL vehicles - diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years - will now come into effect simultaneously in Delhi and five adjoining high vehicle density districts.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has deferred its plan to deny fuel to end-of-life (EoL) vehicles in Delhi, pushing the implementation date from July 1 to November 1, following concerns over technical challenges and potential misuse across state borders, The Indian Express reported. (Photo: Twitter)
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In a review meeting held on Tuesday, the CAQM decided that the ban on refuelling EoL vehicles - diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years - will now come into effect simultaneously in Delhi and five adjoining high vehicle density districts: Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar and Sonipat. (Photo: Twitter)
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The commission, however, maintained its earlier plan to extend the ban to the rest of the National Capital Region (NCR) from April 1, 2026. (Photo: Twitter)
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As per The Indian Express, the decision follows a written request by Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who had urged the CAQM to hold off on enforcement citing "critical operational and infrastructural challenges" in the rollout. (Photo: Twitter)
Fuel stations in Delhi had already begun installing ANPR cameras to automatically identify vehicles using data from the central VAHAN database. The system is designed to read number plates as vehicles enter fuel stations, check their registration details in real-time and alert attendants to deny fuel to vehicles classified as EoL. (Photo: AI)
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However, the initiative faced public criticism and concerns about its execution. Media reports said that the CAQM ultimately opted for a coordinated regional launch in light of these issues. (Photo: @MotorOctane/Twitter)
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The installation of ANPR cameras in the five targeted NCR districts is expected to be completed by October 31, in time for the revised enforcement date. (Photo: AI)
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The crackdown on overage vehicles stems from long-standing directives by the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which bar such vehicles from operating in Delhi due to their significant contribution to air pollution. (Photo: Twitter)
![As per The Indian Express, the decision follows a written request by Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who had urged the CAQM to hold off on enforcement citing "critical operational and infrastructural challenges" in the rollout. (Photo: Twitter)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/07/20250709100922_7-378x213.png "As per The Indian Express, the decision follows a written request by Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who had urged the CAQM to hold off on enforcement citing "critical operational and infrastructural challenges" in the rollout. (Photo: Twitter)")
