In Brief
This environmental law case involved three types of vehicles—CNG, BS-IV, and BS-VI compliant—sought to be registered for essential public utility services by waste management companies. The Supreme Court directed that CNG vehicles must be registered as their emissions are within limits. BS-VI compliant vehicles purchased after 1 April 2020 (when BS-VI norms took effect) are registrable. BS-IV vehicles purchased before the cut-off date may be registered if they comply with norms and are verified through the E-Vahan portal, subject to EPCA scrutiny of necessity. The Court tasked the EPCA to consolidate pending cases to prevent repeated applications."
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