Govt proposes to defer new emission norms
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited suggestions and comments from all stake holders on the proposed amendment in the Motor Vehicle Draft rules for deferment of BS-IV emission norms for construction equipment vehicles, tractors and harvesters. This is with reference to the request from Agriculture Ministry and construction equipment manufacturers. Considering the request, the ministry has issued the draft Notification regarding deferment of BS (CEV/TREM)-IV emission norms which pertain to construction equipment vehicles, tractors and harvesters, from 1st October 2020 to 1st October 2021 inviting suggestions from stakeholders.