CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which city did the government impose a temporary ban on the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers?
A
Pune
B
Delhi
C
Chennai
D
Surat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As per directions as provided under Stage III of the revised GRAP and under Section 115 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, it is hereby ordered that there shall be restrictions to ply BS-III, Petrol and BS-IV, Diesel LMVs (4-wheelers) in NCT of Delhi, with immediate effect, till dated 12.01.

Detailed explanation-2: -Can you drive your BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel cars in Delhi? Currently, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) is only continuing to the Stage-II of GRAP along with Stage-I in Delhi which does not include a ban on BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel cars.

Detailed explanation-3: -The official stated that those found violating it will be prosecuted under the Motor Vehicles Act. “If any BS-III, Petrol and BS-IV, Diesel LMV (4-wheeler) found plying on roads will be prosecuted under section 194(1) of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 which provides for a fine of Rs 20, 000, ‘’ the order said.

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