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As AQI improves, ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel cars lifted in Delhi

The Central government on Thursday lifted a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR amid a progressive improvement in air quality in the region. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) noted a significant improvement with an AQI of 316 at 2 pm, well below the threshold for invoking Stage-III actions under the air pollution control plan called the Graded Response Action Plan. Preventive measures are in place and the forecast suggests further improvement, said the statutory body responsible for forming air pollution reduction strategies for the region and their implementation. However, Stage I to Stage II actions remain in effect to prevent a shift to the 'severe' category. The Stage III restrictions were activated on Sunday after air quality plummeted to 'severe plus' levels. The curbs include a ban on non-essential construction work and the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the .

As AQI improves, ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel cars lifted in Delhi
Updated On : 18 Jan 2024 | 5:02 PM IST

AQI in parts of Delhi improves to 'poor', Grap-3 norms revoked in capital

Delhi air quality: The Centre on Tuesday ordered the revocation of restrictions under Stage 3 of Grap in the entire national capital region

AQI in parts of Delhi improves to 'poor', Grap-3 norms revoked in capital
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 9:35 AM IST

Delhi's AQI 'very poor' at 388 on Friday, Grap-3 rules to continue

Delhi Minister for Environment Gopal Rai on Thursday said that the city's air quality is expected to improve in the next two to three days

Delhi's AQI 'very poor' at 388 on Friday, Grap-3 rules to continue
Updated On : 24 Nov 2023 | 9:15 AM IST

No extension on curbs on plying of BS-III, BS-IV vehicles: Delhi govt

The Delhi government has decided not to extend the curbs on plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles in the capital in view of the improvement in air quality, according to officials. The restrictions on plying of these vehicles was in place till November 13 as part of the curbs under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The Delhi government's Transport department reviewed the situation on Monday and decided that the curbs will not be extended, sources said. "Considering the recent improvement in the air quality in NCT of Delhi, the restrictions imposed for plying of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel LMVs (four wheelers) in the jurisdiction of NCT of Delhi are hereby revoked with immediate effect till further orders. "The department will closely monitor the AQI level in the NCT of Delhi and directions will be reviewed accordingly," read the official order issued by the department on Monday. During a review meeting last week, the transport department had decided

No extension on curbs on plying of BS-III, BS-IV vehicles: Delhi govt
Updated On : 14 Nov 2022 | 5:02 PM IST

Delhi govt lifts ban on plying of BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers

Owners of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers will now be able to take out their vehicles on Delhi roads as the curbs imposed on them amid rising pollution levels ended on Sunday. However, a Delhi government official said a meeting will be held on Monday to decide whether the curbs should continue or not. "The restrictions were in place till November 13 and they have not been extended yet. The AQI (air quality index) has been stable in the last four days in the city. There is a meeting tomorrow to discuss what needs to be done," he said. During a review meeting last week, the Delhi government's transport department had decided that the curbs under stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) should remain in place for the next few days instead of a knee-jerk reaction. "BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi will remain banned under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan," Environment Minister Gopal Rai had said on Monday. In an order on Monday, t

Delhi govt lifts ban on plying of BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers
Updated On : 13 Nov 2022 | 11:31 PM IST

Insurance be considered as proof of BS-III 2-wheelers sale: Delhi HC

Around 1000 BS-III fuel two-wheelers and commercial vehicles were awaiting registration

Insurance be considered as proof of BS-III 2-wheelers sale: Delhi HC
Updated On : 10 May 2017 | 3:56 PM IST

CV sales drop in April after SC order banning sale of BS-III vehicles

The Supreme Court's order restricting OEMs to sell BS-III vehicles has taken a toll on commercial vehicles sales in the country during the month of April, as all the OEMs have reported a significant drop.Tata Motors commercial vehicles sales in April 2017, in the domestic market, were at 16,017 units lower by 36 per cent over April 2016. "This is an unusual decline, in exceptional circumstances," said the company.Commercial vehicles were affected by the Supreme Court judgment announced on March 29, with the ban on BS3 sales, leading to the need for a higher quantity of BS4 stock for April sales. "The higher demand at short notice, was not met in production, as vendors struggled to meet with the higher demand, especially in the MHCV segments. Moreover, after the strong pre-buying of BS3 vehicles in March, and the price increase of BS4 vehicles (especially in the MHCV and Buses at 8-10%), demand for BS4 vehicles was also weak," said the company.Ashok Leyland Ltd has reported a 30 ...

CV sales drop in April after SC order banning sale of BS-III vehicles
Updated On : 03 May 2017 | 1:28 AM IST

BS-III ban hits 10,000 units, will upgrade affected engines: Ashok Leyland

Said of 10,664 units of BS-III vehicles, 95% were with them, not with dealers

BS-III ban hits 10,000 units, will upgrade affected engines: Ashok Leyland
Updated On : 21 Apr 2017 | 2:53 PM IST

BS III ban: Rs 5000 cr worth vehicles still unsold despite heavy discounts

The apex court had banned sale and registration of BS-III vehicles from April 1

BS III ban: Rs 5000 cr worth vehicles still unsold despite heavy discounts
Updated On : 12 Apr 2017 | 10:18 AM IST

Half of BS III commercial vehicle stock unsold: Dealers

Industry estimates unsold commercial vehicle inventory with dealers is around 35,000

Half of BS III commercial vehicle stock unsold: Dealers
Updated On : 01 Apr 2017 | 10:35 PM IST

NGT asks oil cos to stop plying BS-I, BS-II vehicles in Delhi-NCR

Had also asked if they used more than a decade old diesel vehicles for transporting fuel to stations

NGT asks oil cos to stop plying BS-I, BS-II vehicles in Delhi-NCR
Updated On : 30 Mar 2017 | 2:30 PM IST

Want to buy a bike? Hero, HMSI offer discounts of up to Rs 12,500

Over 8 lakh BS-III vehicles have been impacted after Supreme Court's ban

Want to buy a bike? Hero, HMSI offer discounts of up to Rs 12,500
Updated On : 30 Mar 2017 | 2:11 PM IST

After SC ban, buy auto on fall

The stocks of Hero MotoCorp and Ashok Leyland shed three per cent each after Supreme Court banned sales of BS-III vehicles from April 1 on Wednesday. These vehicles comply with emission norms set by BS-III standards, in force since October 2010. From April 1, sales and registration of only BS-IV vehicles will be allowed, which are seen as less polluting.The worst-affected from the ban will be BS-III two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, sitting as unsold inventories of 600,000 units and 96,000 units, respectively, according to estimates. The automobile industry, according to Angel Broking, has unsold BS-III inventory of 820,000 vehicles worth ~12,000 crore. While it is not clear if BS-III vehicles can be converted into BS-IV ones, analysts believe a way out is to export BS-III vehicles. Hero MotoCorp, for example, is sitting on an inventory of three weeks that could be sold away in South America and Africa. Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor, by comparison, carry less inventories and export ...

After SC ban, buy auto on fall
Updated On : 30 Mar 2017 | 12:17 AM IST

Carmakers in a bind as SC warns against selling stock of BS-III vehicles

Govt has spent crores on BS IV Fuel, don't frustrate the effort: SC to automobile firms

Carmakers in a bind as SC warns against selling stock of BS-III vehicles
Updated On : 26 Mar 2017 | 10:57 AM IST