India News | SC Dismisses Bajaj Auto's Plea Against Delhi Govt's Decision to Issue 4,261 New Permits Only to E-autos
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea filed by Bajaj Auto challenging the Delhi government's decision to issue over 4,261 new permits only to e-autorickshaws.
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea filed by Bajaj Auto challenging the Delhi government's decision to issue over 4,261 new permits only to e-autorickshaws.
A Bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao said the advertisement issued by the Delhi government inviting applications for electric-autorickshaws cannot be said to be arbitrary as it is in conformity with the FAME-II scheme and the Electric Vehicle policy 2020.
Citing how locals in Delhi are adversely affected by air pollution, the bench said even though CNG auto-rickshaws are BS-VI compliant, there is still some carbon emission.
Bajaj Auto approached the apex court stating that the Delhi government's move was arbitrary and discriminatory against those who manufacture CNG auto rickshaws.
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Delhi government has opposed the plea of Bajaj Auto saying CNG auto rickshaws cannot be compared to e-autos and there is a proposal to switch to electric vehicles with a view to decarbonise the transport sector. (ANI)
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