New diesel vehicle registration banned in Delhi.

National Green Tribunal(NGT) has banned registration of new diesel vehicle in Delhi, also renewal of registration of vehicles with age of more than 10 years. It is done to curb the pollution of the city. The verdict also contains the order for the central and state government must stop buying diesel cars in Delhi. These will be interim steps till the next date of hearing on January 6.
About National Green Tribunal
-Established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 .
-Established for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
-It is a specialized body equipped with the necessary expertise to handle environmental disputes involving multi-disciplinary issues.