In recent times, a legal battle has emerged in Delhi NCR regarding the ban on cars that are between 10 and 15 years old. According to attorney Mukesh Kulthia, this prohibition is a flagrant breach of the revised Motor Vehicles Act and has been the subject of a criminal complaint against government employees and IAS executives. The "car bandi scam," which resulted in an older car ban in the Delhi NCR region, is the central issue in this case.
The Legal Framework
Kulthia's argument centers on the amended Motor Vehicles Act of 2019, 2021, and 2021. According to this law, the lifespan of both diesel and petrol cars is set at 15 years, after which they can be renewed for an additional 5 years. In simpler terms, this means that a diesel car cannot be seized, confiscated, or banned merely because it has crossed the 10-year threshold, while petrol cars can operate for a full 15 years.
Conflicting Measures
Kulthia points out that this ban on older vehicles directly contradicts the spirit of the amended Motor Vehicles Act, causing significant confusion among car owners. Moreover, the ban is in conflict with the continued issuance of registration certificates for diesel and petrol vehicles, both of which remain valid for 15 years, along with the collection of road taxes for this same period.
Questionable Basis for the Ban
Advocate Kulthia further argues that there is no legal basis for banning 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles. The ban imposed by government officials is allegedly grounded in misleading references to NGT (National Green Tribunal) and Supreme Court orders. Kulthia claims that these tactics violate the amended laws of the country. He thinks that these limitations are being imposed in an illegal manner and might be a part of a plot to increase the popularity of electric car sales.
The Impact and Implications
A fundamental problem that local vehicle enthusiasts and owners must address is made public by this court battle. This raises the question as to if the government is acting ethically and honestly when attempting to outlaw outdated vehicles. We are also wondering if they might be acting in this way for hidden motives.
It will be interesting to observe how the judicial system handles these accusations as the case progresses in the Gurugram court and whether it offers clarity on the issue of banning 10-15-year-old autos. Car owners and the general public are awaiting a decision that will affect the future of their automobiles and the local automotive industry in the interim. The significance of sustaining the rule of law and making sure that governmental acts comply with current legal frameworks are underscored by this case.