No Ban On Plying Of BS-3 Petrol, BS-4 Diesel Four-wheelers: Delhi Govt

The Delhi government has lifted the ban on plying of four-wheelers that run on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel, as per official.

This decision was made in light of the air pollution levels in Delhi, which have been rising steadily over the past few weeks. 

At a review meeting last week, the Delhi government's transport department decided that the restrictions under stage three of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) should remain in place for the next few days.

The restrictions were in place till November 13 and they have not been extended yet. The AQI (air quality index) has been stable in the last four days in the city. 

In an order on Monday, the transport department said that owners of vehicles found plying in violation of the rule would be prosecuted under the Motor Vehicles Act, which could invite a fine of Rs 20,000. Vehicles deployed for emergency services and government and election-related work do not come under the ban purview.