The Transport Department of Delhi Government has banned the retrofitting of CNG conversion kits in “In-Use” cars. Delhi Government have to resort to this action due to sharp raise in complaints against unauthorized dealers fitting uncertified kits in cars.
The State Transport Department informed that there are many CNG kits available in the markets which are unapproved or uncertified and are risky to use as CNG is an extremely flammable fuel. As a result, in order to stop the use of such unsafe conversion kits available in the aftermarket, the government has instructed all Motor Licensing Officers (MLOs) to stop registration of vehicles that have been converted to CNG using retrofitted conversion kits.
Sources said Transport Minister Satyendar Jain discussed the roadmap for the inquiry with officials. A government official said, “There will be a full-fledged inquiry and there is no fixed time frame. Till then, the transport department will not register any cars retrofitted with CNG kits. Company-fitted CNG cars will be registered, however.”
Regarding this, The Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) Chairperson Bhure Lal said, “The government’s move is not connected to us. It is their prerogative and they have the right to put on hold registrations if substandard kits are being used. If these blow up and people are injured, all our efforts to cross over to CNG will take a back seat.”
Credits: Vicky.in
