The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Tuesday invited suggestions from stakeholders to defer implementation of BS-IV norms for construction equipment vehicles in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. The norms were scheduled to be implemented from October 1.
The ministry has issued a notification on the request of the agriculture ministry and construction equipment makers regarding deferment of BS (CEV/TREM)-IV emission norms, which pertain to construction equipment vehicles, tractors, and harvesters, for a year, inviting suggestions from stakeholders. The suggestions or comments can be sent to the joint secretary of the road transport and highways ministry.
Bharat Stage (BS) emission norms