Retrofitting CNG kits in 'In-Use' cars banned by Delhi Govt

Car owners in Delhi will no longer be able to convert their cars to CNG by using the after-market conversion kits. The Delhi Government's transport department has banned retrofitting of CNG conversion kits in 'In-Use' cars, citing safety related reasons.

The State Transport Department has claimed that there are many CNG kits available in the markets which have not been approved or certified by designated authorities. These kits are risky to use, especially because of the fact that 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.

The said ban will be in place till further orders from the Delhi Government.

Source: PTI