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Supreme Court might lift Delhi diesel ban

A one-time levy of 'Green Cess' is being considered instead.

The Supreme Court of India is considering lifting the ban imposed on the registration of diesel vehicles with engines greater than 2,000cc. Vehicles such as the Toyota Innova Crysta, ToyotaFortuner, Tata Safari and multiple cars from German automaker Mercedes-Benz' portfolio were affected seriously by the ban. The consideration comes as a sign of relief for automakers and buyers alike. A one-time levy of 'Green Cess' is being considered instead.

The bench associated with the matter, comprising of Chief Justice T S Thakur, Justices A K Sikri and R Banumathi expressed, “We are inclined to allow registration. We are open to the registration subject to some kind of one-time cess.” Earlier, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota had offered to deposit one per cent of the ex-showroom price of such cars as cess. However, the authorities have not yet reached a concrete decision and the next hearing is scheduled on July 4, 2016.

Diesel Cars

Meanwhile, the bench also asked senior lawyers representing automobile companies to come up with an appropriate proposal. “Can you (lawyers for auto firms) ask your people to work out details as to what may be the cess to be levied on such vehicles with regard to the showroom price, etc,” the bench said.

Diesel Cars

It will be an early ‘Diwali’ for automakers if the ban is lifted. Although, the bench did inquire about the existing prescribed emission standard for diesel vehicles. They pointed out that these cars do not meet Euro-IV norms, and this can be a potential roadblock for automakers.

Source: CarDekho.com

( Source : deccan chronicle )
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