Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Mandatory Insurance Cover For Electric Bikes
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Mandatory Insurance Cover For Electric Bikes

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation, seeking directions to make insurance cover compulsory for all electric vehicles, more particularly two wheelers and three wheelers, before they are delivered to the owner-purchaser and brought on road.A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla has issued notices to both Central. The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a public interest litigation, seeking directions to make insurance cover compulsory for all electric vehicles, more particularly two wheelers and three wheelers, before they are delivered to the owner-purchaser and brought on road. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla has issued notices to both Central and Delhi government and has sought their responses by October 20, the next date of hearing. The plea has been filed by a practicing Advocate of the High Court, Rajat Kapoor, stating that a plethora of electric vehicles are running on roads and the lack of rules relating to insurance of such vehicles is likely to create a "situation of havoc" in coming days.

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Delhi EV policy extended till May
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi EV policy extended till May

The Hindu  

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Friday announced that the Electric Vehicle Policy 2020, will be extended till the end of May. All current incentives and subsidies remain intact, and any vehicles purchased from January 1 onwards will be eligible for the benefits under this extension, a Delhi government statement said. Comments and suggestions from various stakeholders are currently being …

Motor Vehicles Act And Central Motor Vehicles Rules
1 year, 3 months ago

Motor Vehicles Act And Central Motor Vehicles Rules

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has clarified that provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 that are relevant for the purpose of electric vehicles are applicable to them.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said that insurance cover and wearing helmet or protective gear is mandatory for e-bikes and …

Bike-Taxis : Supreme Court Gives Delhi Govt Time Till Sep 30 To Notify 'Motor Vehicle Aggregator & Delivery Service Provider Scheme'
1 year, 4 months ago

Bike-Taxis : Supreme Court Gives Delhi Govt Time Till Sep 30 To Notify 'Motor Vehicle Aggregator & Delivery Service Provider Scheme'

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the time granted to the Delhi Government to finalise the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023 for regulation of two wheeler aggregators till September 30th.The application filed by the Delhi Government for extension of time was allowed by a division bench of Justice Aniruddha Bose and Justice Bela M. The …

Electrification targets for EVs in Delhi unrealistic, Nasscom says
1 year, 6 months ago

Electrification targets for EVs in Delhi unrealistic, Nasscom says

The Hindu  

The National Association of Software and Service Companies has raised concerns about the unrealistic electrification targets for EVs in Delhi citing supply constraints, inadequate charging infrastructure, high entry costs and challenges ahead for the cab-drivers. The industry body made these observations on the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme by the Delhi government. Nasscom says that only …

Subsidy cut: A ride into uncertainty for electric two-wheelers?
1 year, 7 months ago

Subsidy cut: A ride into uncertainty for electric two-wheelers?

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The government is set to lower the subsidy on electric two-wheelers as part of a broader restructuring of financial incentives for this fledgeling industry. The subsidy per kilowatt of battery capacity will be reduced from ₹15,000 to ₹10,000 per electric two-wheeler under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles II scheme. This adjustment, combined …

Electric push in draft Delhi policy for app-based cabs; bike taxis
1 year, 7 months ago

Electric push in draft Delhi policy for app-based cabs; bike taxis

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approved a draft policy that will make it mandatory for app-based cab services such as Uber and Ola and delivery businesses to switch to all-electric fleets in seven years, legalise the operation of bike-taxis and outline rules for bike rental services in the national capital, said officials aware of the matter. will make it …

Delhi govt approves cab aggregator scheme; mandates panic button, only electric bike taxis permitted I DETAILS
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi govt approves cab aggregator scheme; mandates panic button, only electric bike taxis permitted I DETAILS

India TV News  

New cab aggregator scheme: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approved the new Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023 wherein it mandated compulsory panic buttons in taxis, integration with emergency response number '112', and phase-wise transition to EVs. "This scheme prioritises the safety of passengers and ensures timely grievance redressal, while also promoting the use of electric vehicles and reducing …

Delhi transport dept to organise online consultation for EV subsidy
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi transport dept to organise online consultation for EV subsidy

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government, which provides a subsidy for the purchase of electric vehicles, has found that at least 15-20% of people who purchase such vehicles cannot collect them due to erroneous paperwork. The Delhi government had allowed a subsidy of ₹ 10,000 per kWh battery capacity for four-wheelers, up to a maximum of ₹ 1.5 lakh. To ensure all consumers …

Govt plans revamp of auto insurance policy
1 year, 10 months ago

Govt plans revamp of auto insurance policy

Live Mint  

Uninsured vehicles plying on highways are set to be offered on-the-spot insurance cover, with the government discussing a plan that includes deducting the premium from the owner’s Fastag account. According to two people aware of the development, the Centre is discussing a mechanism that will provide mandatory third-party insurance cover for motor vehicle owners at the first instance when their …

Delhi transport dept warns bike taxis against plying in national capital
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi transport dept warns bike taxis against plying in national capital

Live Mint  

The Delhi transport department has cautioned bike taxis against plying on the roads of the national capital, warning that it is a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, that would make aggregators liable for a fine of ₹1 lakh. The first offence could lead to a fine of ₹5,000 while a second offence could incur a ₹10,000 fine and …

Irdai proposes 3 years insurance cover for cars, 5 years for two-wheelers; Details here
2 years, 1 month ago

Irdai proposes 3 years insurance cover for cars, 5 years for two-wheelers; Details here

Live Mint  

Regulator Irdai on Wednesday proposed to introduce an insurance cover of three years for cars and five years for two-wheelers with an aim to allow wider choice to customers. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has floated a draft on 'Long-Term Motor Products covering both Motor Third Party Insurance and Own Damage Insurance'. The draft proposes to permit …

Motor Vehicle Act | Insurer Liable To Compensate Spare Driver If Only One Claim Made: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Motor Vehicle Act | Insurer Liable To Compensate Spare Driver If Only One Claim Made: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has reiterated that the insurer is very much liable to pay compensation in respect of a spare driver under Section 147 of Motor Vehicles Act, if there is only one claim under the policy. Reliance was placed on the judgment of the coordinate bench in the case of United India Insurance Company Vs. Smt.Shanthavva And Others …

Cars and Bikes to Be Costlier from Next Month as Govt Hikes Insurance Rates. Know More
2 years, 7 months ago

Cars and Bikes to Be Costlier from Next Month as Govt Hikes Insurance Rates. Know More

News 18  

Car insurance price for four wheeler and two wheeler owners are likely to be increased from June 1 this year. The speculation comes as the ministry of road transport and highways will increase the third-party motor insurance premium for various categories of vehicles with effect from June 1, it said in a notification. According to the revised insurance rates notified …

Delhi government to hire only electric vehicles for official purposes
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi government to hire only electric vehicles for official purposes

India Today  

In order to thrust ahead with its effort of reducing air pollution in the capital city, the Delhi government from now onward will only lease/hire electric vehicles for all official purposes, said a committee formed by the incumbent Delhi government for formulating policies on electric vehicles. The revised guidelines by the committee stated: “All leased/hired cars used for the commute …

Delhi Govt Notifies Policy to Mandate EVs For Ride Aggregators, Delivery Services
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Govt Notifies Policy to Mandate EVs For Ride Aggregators, Delivery Services

News 18  

The Delhi government on Saturday notified a draft “aggregator’s policy" under which ride aggregators and delivery services will have to mandatorily adopt electric vehicles while procuring new fleet. “Ride aggregators and delivery services will have to mandatorily adopt electric vehicles in their new fleet. “Aggregators and delivery services would need to ensure 10 per cent of all new two-wheelers and …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Unauthorized E-Rickshaws/ Autos Plying In National Capital
3 years ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Unauthorized E-Rickshaws/ Autos Plying In National Capital

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today issued notice on a PIL filed by an auto-rickshaw driver, concerned by the number of illegal autos and e-rickshaws plying on the roads of national capital, leading to traffic jams and increased pollution.The Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh has fixed the case for hearing on February 4, 2022.The petition …

SC Dismisses Bajaj Auto’s Plea Against AAP Govt’s E-Auto Permits
3 years ago

SC Dismisses Bajaj Auto’s Plea Against AAP Govt’s E-Auto Permits

News 18  

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea by Bajaj Auto against AAP government’s decision to issue 4,261 new permits only to e-autos, saying Delhi residents are badly affected by air pollution, a part of which is contributed by vehicles. Amendment to Motor Vehicles Act cannot be read to mean that addition of e-autos on the road can be done over …

Kerala High Court Directs Motor Vehicle Department To Furnish Action Taken On Its Directions On Road Safety
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs Motor Vehicle Department To Furnish Action Taken On Its Directions On Road Safety

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently made an attempt to reinforce the Rules and directions in place for road safety by directing the concerned officers to take necessary steps and ensure that no motor vehicle ply in any public place violating the statutory provisions.Justice Anil K. Narendran accordingly directed the Transport Commissioner, the Deputy Transport Commissioner and the Regional. The Kerala …

Delhi Transport Department Opens Registrations For Over 4,000 E-Rickshaws in City
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Transport Department Opens Registrations For Over 4,000 E-Rickshaws in City

News 18  

Delhi will become the first city in the country to have the highest number of electric autos running on its roads as registrations for 4,261 such vehicles have been opened up by the Delhi Transport Department on Monday. To support self-employment and wide ownership of e-autos, a Purchase Incentive of Rs 30,000/- per vehicle shall be provided to the registered …

Delhi High Court Seeks Response From IRDAI On Plea Alleging Failure To Protect Interests Of Policy Holders
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Response From IRDAI On Plea Alleging Failure To Protect Interests Of Policy Holders

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response from the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India on a petition alleging inaction on its part for protecting the interest of various policy holders. Under Section 14 of the IRDAI Act, 1999, the authority is entrusted to protect the interests of policy holders in matters concerning assigning of policy, settlement of insurance claims, …

Delhi government exempts road tax on battery operated vehicles
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi government exempts road tax on battery operated vehicles

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Sunday exempted the road tax on Battery Operated Vehicles under its Electric Vehicle Policy, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot informed. The Transport department, in it notification issued on Saturday, stated that the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi exempted the tax levied upon all battery electric vehicles with immediate effect. As promised by …

Delhi Govt's EV Policy Commendable, Will Push for Faster Electric Two-wheeler Adoption: ICRA
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Govt's EV Policy Commendable, Will Push for Faster Electric Two-wheeler Adoption: ICRA

News 18  

The electric vehicle policy notified by the Delhi government is expected to provide faster adoption of electric two-wheelers and offer long-term benefits to the entire industry, ratings agency Icra said on Tuesday. The high upfront cost of the e-2W vis-a-vis conventional two-wheeler has been one of the main hindrance for faster e-2W penetration, which will get addressed through the attractive …

Kejriwal announces notification of Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy
4 years, 5 months ago

Kejriwal announces notification of Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced the notification of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy which, he said, aimed at both job creation as well as addressing the issue of air pollution in the Capital. In addition to putting in place a quota for electric vehicles among the total number of vehicles being registered in the city, the policy also …

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha: Steep hike in penalties for errant drivers, taxi aggregators to fall under ambit of proposed law
5 years, 5 months ago

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha: Steep hike in penalties for errant drivers, taxi aggregators to fall under ambit of proposed law

Firstpost  

The amendment bill will bring a lot of changes in how Indian roads and vehicular transportation are governed and will ensure more discipline on roads by tightening rules and increasing penalties. It bill proposes cashless treatment for victims in the first hour of a fatal accident; higher penalties for drunk driving and imprisonment and/or penalty for non-compliance with production standards …

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