Continue Vigilance, Issue Challans To E-Rickshaws & E-Carts Without Fitness Certificates: Delhi High Court Directs State
2 years, 10 months ago

Continue Vigilance, Issue Challans To E-Rickshaws & E-Carts Without Fitness Certificates: Delhi High Court Directs State

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The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to continue with the vigilance and issue challans to e-rikshaws and e-carts which do not have fitness certificates to ply on the roads. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla was dealing with a public interest litigation stating that there are about 22,000 unauthorized autos and. A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla was dealing with a public interest litigation stating that there are about 22,000 unauthorized autos and 52,280 unlicensed e-rickshaws presently plying on Delhi roads. In its counter affidavit, the Delhi government submitted that as of 22 December 2021, 80,583 e-rickshaws were plying on Delhi roads without fitness certificates.

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Delhi's E-Rickshaw Crisis: A Call for Regulation and Transparency
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi's E-Rickshaw Crisis: A Call for Regulation and Transparency

New Indian Express  

A significant number of e-rickshaws are operating illegally in Delhi, posing a safety and environmental threat. The Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh has raised concerns about the lack of regulation and proper enforcement of existing laws regarding e-rickshaws. The association demands a comprehensive policy for regulating e-rickshaws, including proper registration, a cap on the number of registered vehicles, and stricter enforcement …

E-rickshaw Encumbrance: Policy suggestions only leaving a paper trail, implementation awaited
1 year, 5 months ago

E-rickshaw Encumbrance: Policy suggestions only leaving a paper trail, implementation awaited

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW As law enforcement and the transport department engage in a seemingly unending blame game, accusing each other of inaction regarding the escalating issue of unregulated e-rickshaws, their numbers continue to surge. Currently, there are a staggering 44,000 e-rickshaws in operation, a quantity that police argue significantly surpasses the city’s actual needs. Colour-coded permits on the way “allegedly” In response …

Delhi Govt Assures High Court To Minimize Unauthorised E-Rickshaws Plying On Routes Allotted To Gramin Sewa Operators
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Govt Assures High Court To Minimize Unauthorised E-Rickshaws Plying On Routes Allotted To Gramin Sewa Operators

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has told the Delhi High Court that it will continue to take necessary steps to check and minimize plying of unauthorized stage carriages, including e-rickshaws, on the routes allotted to Gramin Sewa operators in the national capital. Taking note of the assurance, Justice Prateek Jalan disposed of two petitions moved by drivers and operators of Rural Transport …

[Unauthorized E-Rickshaws] Carrying Out Surprise Checks To Prevent Plying Without Fitness Certificate: Delhi Govt Informs High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

[Unauthorized E-Rickshaws] Carrying Out Surprise Checks To Prevent Plying Without Fitness Certificate: Delhi Govt Informs High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Government has informed the Delhi High Court that the registration of e-Rickshaws and procurement of Fitness Certificate as well as checking of violation of the said conditions is a regular ongoing process. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad was also informed that regular checks are being conducted at various places …

Delhi: Fine up to Rs 10K, jail for those found plying transport vehicles sans fitness certificate
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi: Fine up to Rs 10K, jail for those found plying transport vehicles sans fitness certificate

India TV News  

Delhi: Fine up to Rs 10K, jail for those found plying transport vehicles sans fitness certificate The move comes after the department found that many such vehicles were found plying without valid fitness certificates in violation of the Motor Vehicles Act. Highlights Delhi warned of fines up to Rs10K for those found plying transport vehicles sans fitness certificate Rs 2,000-5k …

"You're Not Doing Your Job, Left To Whims Of Traffic Police That Will Demand Its Cut": High Court To Delhi Govt Over Unauthorized E-Rickshaws
2 years, 11 months ago

"You're Not Doing Your Job, Left To Whims Of Traffic Police That Will Demand Its Cut": High Court To Delhi Govt Over Unauthorized E-Rickshaws

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today expressed its displeasure over Delhi government's inaction to prevent plying of unauthorized e-rickshaws and autos in the national capital.Despite the government admitting that more than 80,000 e-rickshaws, whose fitness certificates have expired, continue to ply on Delhi toads, the Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla noted. The Delhi High …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Unauthorized E-Rickshaws/ Autos Plying In National Capital
3 years, 2 months 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 …

Delhi Govt Policy To Issue Permits Solely To E-Auto Rickshaws Not Arbitrary : Supreme Court Rejects Bajaj's Plea
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Govt Policy To Issue Permits Solely To E-Auto Rickshaws Not Arbitrary : Supreme Court Rejects Bajaj's Plea

Live Law  

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court dismissed the application filed by Bajaj Auto Limited seeking declaration that the On hearing the parties and perusing their affidavits, a bench comprising Justices L. Nageshwar Rao, B.R. Mr. Patil submitted that the Court had set a cap of one lakh permits with respect to vehicles plying on the roads of Delhi. Out of these …

SC Dismisses Bajaj Auto’s Plea Against AAP Govt’s E-Auto Permits
3 years, 3 months 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 …

Delhi Transport Department Opens Registrations For Over 4,000 E-Rickshaws in City
3 years, 5 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 …

E-rickshaw: Govt to expedite subsidy pay, simplify registration
7 years, 8 months ago

E-rickshaw: Govt to expedite subsidy pay, simplify registration

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Delhi government is seeking to simplify the registration process for e-rickshaws and expedite the payment of subsidies to promote the eco-friendly three-wheelers used by commuters for short distances. A three-member committee of transport department officials was recently set up for the purpose and prepared a report suggesting ways to simplify the registration process and ensure timely disbursal …

Delhi HC Issues Directions To Regulate E-Rickshaws [Read Judgment]
8 years, 2 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Directions To Regulate E-Rickshaws [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court, speaking through Justice Manmohan, has directed the authorities to strictly enforce the law for registration of e-rickshaws plying on roads in the national capital.The petitioner, BSES, had sought a direction to the respondents to take steps, make arrangements and effect measures for expeditious creation/setting up of arrangements and necessary infrastructure for charging. The Delhi High Court, …

Delhi HC Issues Directions To Regulate E-Rickshaws [Read Judgment]
8 years, 2 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Directions To Regulate E-Rickshaws [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court, speaking through Justice Manmohan, has directed the authorities to strictly enforce the law for registration of e-rickshaws plying on roads in the national capital.The petitioner, BSES, had sought a direction to the respondents to take steps, make arrangements and effect measures for expeditious creation/setting up of arrangements and necessary infrastructure for charging. The Delhi High Court, …

Bill to allow e-rickshaw opns in Delhi introduced in LS | IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Bill to allow e-rickshaw opns in Delhi introduced in LS | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: A Bill seeking to pave the way for plying of e-rickshaws on Delhi roads was introduced in the Lok Sabha today. E-rickshaws, or battery-operated three-wheeler vehicles, had gone off the roads after the Delhi High Court banned their plying in July last on grounds of safety. An earlier Bill to regularise e-rickshaws was passed by the Lok Sabha …

Bill to allow e-rickshaws on Delhi roads introduced in Lok Sabha
10 years ago

Bill to allow e-rickshaws on Delhi roads introduced in Lok Sabha

Firstpost  

A Bill seeking to pave the way for plying of e-rickshaws on Delhi roads was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. New Delhi: A Bill seeking to pave the way for plying of e-rickshaws on Delhi roads was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday. E-rickshaws, or battery—operated three-wheeler vehicles, had gone off the roads after the Delhi High …

Govt starts registration process for e-rickshaws | IndiaTV News
10 years, 1 month ago

Govt starts registration process for e-rickshaws | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: After months of uncertainty, the plying of e-rickshaws are set to become official with the Delhi government starting the process of licensing and registration through facilitation camps. “A total of 4,113 applicants have been registered and 2,439 learning licences have been issued till today in the facilitation camps of e-rickshaws,” Transport Minister Gopal Rai here said. Rai said …

Delhi government will issue licenses to E-Rickshaw drivers-IndiaTV News
10 years, 1 month ago

Delhi government will issue licenses to E-Rickshaw drivers-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: In an effort to streamline the public transport system in the national capital, AAP's policy strategists are working with the Delhi government to chalk out a plan with regards to the functioning of buses, e-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws. Today transport minister Gopal Rai said, “Delhi government will organize special camps from February 23-28 for issuing licenses to E-Rickshaw drivers. …

E-rickshaws in Delhi to make comeback as govt notifies new scheme
10 years, 2 months ago

E-rickshaws in Delhi to make comeback as govt notifies new scheme

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a major step ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, the city government yesterday notified the new E-Rickshaw Sewa Scheme, paving the way for the battery- operated vehicles' return on the national capital roads. Under the new scheme, e-rickshaws should have seating capacity of four persons, excluding the driver, with maximum luggage weight of 40 kg. Besides, the …

Study recommends treating e-rickshaw as motor vehicles
10 years, 3 months ago

Study recommends treating e-rickshaw as motor vehicles

India TV News  

New Delhi: A study on e-rickshaws has recommended that the battery-operated vehicles be treated as motor vehicles. Based on the above results, TERI recommended treating these e-rickshaws as motor vehicles," the study conducted by The Energy and Resource Institute said. A bill, Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill, 2014, to regularise e-rickshaws and provide for driving licences for battery-operated vehicles has already …

Government approves relaxation in norms for e-rickshaw drivers
10 years, 3 months ago

Government approves relaxation in norms for e-rickshaw drivers

Firstpost  

The government approved relaxation in norms for e-rickshaw drivers, paving the way for the battery-operated vehicles to ply on national capital roads. The government approved relaxation in norms for e-rickshaw drivers, paving the way for the battery-operated vehicles to ply on national capital roads, which were banned by the Delhi High Court on safety concerns. “Cabinet has approved relaxation in …

New safe e-rickshaws launched
10 years, 4 months ago

New safe e-rickshaws launched

India TV News  

New safe e-rickshaws launched New Delhi: The government today launched the all new e-rickshaw which has been manufactured keeping in mind the safety of passengers.“This will put an end to the practice of human beings pulling human beings.Dalits, muslims New Delhi: The government today launched the all new e-rickshaw which has been manufactured keeping in mind the safety of passengers. …

Govt pulls ban on e-rickshaws for Delhi roads
10 years, 5 months ago

Govt pulls ban on e-rickshaws for Delhi roads

Firstpost  

E-rickshaws can now officially ply on city roads as the government has recognised them as special category three-wheeled vehicles with a maximum speed of 25 kilometre per hour. The Delhi High Court had put a ban on plying of e-rickshaws due to safety issues. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Monday notified that e-rickshaw means a special purpose …

Govt allows e-rickshaws to ply on roads
10 years, 5 months ago

Govt allows e-rickshaws to ply on roads

India TV News  

New Delhi: E-rickshaws can now officially ply on city roads as the government today recognised them as special category three-wheeled vehicles with a maximum speed of 25 kilometre per hour. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways today notified that ‘E-rickshaw means a special purpose battery operated vehicle having three wheels and intended to provide last mile connectivity for transport …

Delhi HC refuses to stay ban on e-rickshaws
10 years, 7 months ago

Delhi HC refuses to stay ban on e-rickshaws

India TV News  

New Delhi: The ban on e-rickshaws in the national capital will continue as the Delhi High Court refused to stay its order banning plying of e-rickshaws in the city. The High Court has fixed August 14 for next hearing in this case.The High Court had on July 31 ordered a ban on plying of e-rickshaws in the city, saying they …

Delhi High Court asked to review its ban on e-rickshaws
10 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court asked to review its ban on e-rickshaws

India TV News  

New Delhi: A petition was filed Monday in the Delhi High Court seeking review of its order banning plying of e-rickshaws in the capital. Appearing for Battery Rickshaw Welfare Association, advocate R.K. Kapoor mentioned the petition before a division bench of Justice B.D. Ahmed and Justice Siddharth Mridul and sought an urgent hearing.The review petition said that there are around …

Why ban e-rickshaws before even trying to regulate them
10 years, 7 months ago

Why ban e-rickshaws before even trying to regulate them

Hindustan Times  

Last week, the Delhi High Court stopped electric rickshaws from plying on city roads till there was a law to regulate them. But instead of regulating e-rickshaws and integrating them into the city’s organised transport system, our politicians started pandering to the new political constituency of at least two lakh e-rickshaw drivers, owners and dealers. In June this year, the …

Local bodies to regulate e-rickshaws: Transport Ministry
10 years, 7 months ago

Local bodies to regulate e-rickshaws: Transport Ministry

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Centre will amend the Motor Vehicles Act to exclude e-rickshaws from its purview and local bodies like Municipal Corporations will regulate them, Road Transport and Highways Ministry said today. Once we get their views, we will incorporate their views and take a decision and send it to the Cabinet Secretariat," a Road Transport and Highways Ministry official …

Over 4300 autos with GPS on Delhi streets
12 years, 4 months ago

Over 4300 autos with GPS on Delhi streets

India TV News  

New Delhi, Nov 9: Over 4,300 new auto-rickshaws fitted with global positioning systems have hit the city roads in the last one month, Delhi Transport Minister Ramakant Goswami said today. He said another 7,700 auto-rickshaws will soon be made available.Delhi government had started the process for issuance of 12,000 new permits for auto-rickshaws in September, almost a year after the …

New auto policy on the anvil in Delhi
12 years, 11 months ago

New auto policy on the anvil in Delhi

India TV News  

New Delhi, Apr 26: Delhi Government will soon come out with a new auto-rickshaw policy under which new licences would be issued besides streamlining operation of the existing three-wheelers. Transport Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely said his department was working on strengthening the current fleet of around 60,000 auto-rickshaws in the city by allowing plying of new vehicles.The Supreme Court in …

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