SC upholds Delhi govt’s decision to issue 4,261 new permits only to e-autos
The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed a plea by Bajaj Auto against AAP government’s decision to issue 4,261 new permits only to e-autos, saying Delhi residents are badly affected by air pollution, a part of which is contributed by vehicles.
The top court said even though CNG auto rickshaws are BS-VI compliant, there is still some carbon emission.
A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao said the advertisement issued by the Delhi government inviting applications for e-autorickshaws cannot be said to be arbitrary as it is in conformity with FAME-II scheme and the Electric Vehicle policy 2020.
“Residents of Delhi are badly affected by the air pollution, undoubtedly a part of which is contributed by vehicles. Even though CNG autos are BS-VI compliant, there is still some carbon emission.
