Haryana govt to exempt tractors from ban on old diesel vehicles in NCR

 The Haryana government on Monday introduced a bill in the state assembly to exempt tractors from the rule that bans diesel vehicles older than 10 years from plying in NCR areas

The Haryana government on Monday introduced a bill in the state assembly to exempt tractors from the rule that bans diesel vehicles older than 10 years from plying in NCR areas. The Haryana Laws (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2022, to amend the Haryana Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2019, was tabled in the House by Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma and will be taken up for discussion later in the ongoing Budget session.

While introducing the bill, Sharma said in view of the financial condition of farmers and the ban on the operation of diesel vehicles older than 10 years in the National Capital Region, it is necessary and expedient to enhance the validity of the principal Act up to June 30, 2025. The bill’s objects and reasons state “… in order to provide temporary relief to the farmers and other affected people residing in the districts of Haryana falling under NCR in respect of operation of specified agriculture purpose vehicles, the Haryana Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2019 was notified by the state government on March 18, 2019 having a validity of one year from the date of its commencement.”..Read More