Fuel ban day 2 sees confusion over out-of-state vehicles

The second day of Delhi's fuel ban policy exposed a lack of clarity regarding its implementation, particularly when it came to vehicles registered in other states.

- ASHISH SRIVASTAVA @ New Delhi

Two overaged SUVs from Maharashtra, although legally allowed to operate in their home state, caused confusion when they attempted to refuel at a petrol station in Greater Kailash on Wednesday.

According to the petrol station owner, the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system flagged both vehicles, triggering an alert. "There was an argument between our staff and the vehicle owners. But since we are bound by the new law, we couldn't refuel those vehicles," the station owner said. A joint enforcement team of transport and traffic authorities arrived to seize one of the vehicles.