New Delhi: As air quality in Delhi continues to remain under the ‘very poor’ category, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday, October 28, banned entry of non-BS VI commercial goods vehicles in the national capital territory (NCT) from November 1. Meanwhile, BS-IV commercial goods vehicles registered locally are permitted to enter into the NCT for a limited period up to October 31.

The decision is aimed at curbing the increasing air pollution in the national capital due to emissions from heavy vehicles. Commercial vehicles that are prohibited in Delhi are - light goods vehicles (LGVs), medium goods vehicles (MGVs), and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). All local vehicles meeting at least BS-III norms are reportedly allowed to operate within the NCT. Notably, CNG and LNG v

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