Delhi Government to revoke ban on CNG retrofitment

The Delhi Government had recently put a ban on after-market CNG kit fitment in 'in-use' cars, citing safety related issues. This decision was condemned by car owners as well as fitment centres. Now, the State Transport Minister, Satyendar Jain has indicated that the Government is planning to lift this ban, after taking strict steps to cure the earlier issue.

As a result, the Delhi Government will soon be issuing an official order to all Motor Licensing Officers (MLOs) in the state, which will allow them to restart registration of cars that have been retrofitted with CNG kits.

On June 20, the Government instructed all MLOs to stop registration of cars that have after-market CNG kits. This ban was ordered after the state government received many complaints regarding various unauthorised and uncertified CNG kits being installed, which was a huge safety concern. As a result, a temporary ban on retrofitment of CNG kits was enforced, until further orders.

The Government now claims to have taken strict steps against the unauthorised kits, and thus has decided to lift the ban.

Source: PTI