Delhi High Court rules in favour of releasing 15-year-old cars
The Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of releasing 15-year-old cars that were impounded for not complying with pollution norms.
The court stated that the owners of these vehicles can pay a green tax and get their cars released.
The green tax will be calculated based on the age and fuel type of the vehicle.
The court also directed the Delhi government to formulate a policy for scrapping old vehicles.
The policy should include incentives for people to scrap their old vehicles and buy new ones.
The court noted that the air quality in Delhi has improved in recent years and that the government should focus on reducing pollution from other sources.
The court also directed the government to take steps to reduce dust pollution in the city.
The ruling has been welcomed by car owners who have been struggling to get their impounded vehicles released.
However, environmentalists have expressed concern that the ruling could lead to an increase in air pollution.
They have called for stricter measures to be put in place to ensure that old vehicles are not allowed on the roads.