Lack of coercive action, Supreme Court order saw end-of-life vehicles still ply capital roads: CAQM tells top court
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Why in news
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) informed the Supreme Court that a lack of enforcement and specific court orders have allowed over 63 lakh over-aged vehicles to continue operating in Delhi
Background
The CAQM reported that over 63 lakh vehicles exceeding their designated BS standards are currently on the road. The Commission proposed phasing out diesel auto-rickshaws in the National Capital Region (NCR) by 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCAQM: Commission for Air Quality Management is thebody responsible for air quality management in the NCR.
- FactOver 63 lakh over-aged vehicles are currently operating in Delhi despite exceeding BS standards.
- FactThe CAQM proposed a deadline of 2026 to phase out diesel auto-rickshaws in the NCR.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and regulatory challenges in enforcing emission standards for over-aged vehicles to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Enforcement gap: Lack of coercive action by state authorities despite judicial oversight
- Regulatory friction: Balancing the immediate livelihood of auto-rickshaw drivers with regional air quality targets
- Standardization hurdle: Difficulty in identifying and decommissioning vehicles exceeding BS standards
Keywords: Air Quality Management · Emission Standards · Regulatory Enforcement · NCR Pollution · BS Standards
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