Diesel Ban: SC Reserves Order on Car Manufacturers’s Petition

Diesel vehicle manufacturers had submitted a petition to modify the order on banning diesel cars in Delhi-NCR.

Supreme Court had said in May that it would impose the ‘symbolic’ cess if it decides to lift the ban. (Photo: Reuters)

• The Supreme Court reserved its order on the diesel vehicle manufacturers’ petition, seeking a modification of the order on ban on registration of diesel vehicle above 2000cc.
  
  
• The apex court may allow sale of diesel cars with 2000cc or more engine capacity in Delhi-NCR if they pay 1 percent of ex-showroom price as green cess, according to reports.
  
  
• Luxury carmakers suggested that buyers’ pay 1 percent of the price of a luxury diesel car towards pollution control.The centre has also extended its support.
  
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