NEW DELHI: If you have a diesel car that’s over 10 years old or a petrol vehicle older than 15 years, be prepared to shell out Rs 10,000 in fine or even have your vehicle impounded and scrapped.
The Delhi government’s transport department on Tuesday warned vehicle owners that if such ‘end of life vehicles’ are found plying on roads, appropriate penal action shall be taken.
Transport department officials said though no special drive is planned immediately, a public notice has been issued to inform vehicle owners that they should get such vehicles scrapped by the five scrappers authorised by the Delhi government.