According to this regulation, Delhi's petrol pumps had to cease refueling diesel cars older than ten years and petrol cars older than fifteen years on July 1.
The Delhi government banned refueling petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years in an effort to reduce vehicle pollution. Over 62 lakh vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, trucks, and even vintage vehicles, were impacted by the rule when it went into effect on July 1, 2025.
What Particularly had Happen?
After this ban was implemented, Delhi's fuel pumps refused to refuel the elderly cars that were identified by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.
Many vehicles were impacted by this rule, which prevented them from getting fuel at Delhi's petrol pumps. Many car owners were not aware that their vehicles had reached the legal age, so this has caused panic among them.
On the first day alone, the Delhi Transport Department confiscated more than 60 two-wheelers and a dozen cars.
What Takes Place With The Seized Cars?
If your car was seized, follow these steps to get it back now that the rule has been paused:
- You must first apply to the Transport Department and have the Scrapping Cell validate your vehicle's ownership document.
- You must secify if you intend to park the car privately in Delhi (for which you will require proof of parking) or move it outside of Delhi-NCR (for which you will require a NOC).
- You must provide a reason for bringing your car into the city if it is registered outside of Delhi.
- A fine of Rs 10,000 for cars and Rs 5,000 for two- or three-wheelers must be paid before you can pick up a receive order.
- You are not permitted to drive the car in Delhi after you have recovered, though. It needs to be moved or kept off of public roads.
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