Phasing out petrol, diesel vehicles from Mumbai will have cascading effect on economy: Govt to HC
The Maharashtra government on Monday told the Bombay High Court that phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles from the city would have a “cascading effect” on a large number of people and the country’s economy.
The government said that an expert panel formed will require more time to submit a report on whether it will be feasible to phase out diesel and petrol-based vehicles from the roads of Mumbai and permit only those that run on CNG and electronic charge.
The government informed a division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Makarand S Karnik that the five meetings of the committee, formed on January 21, have already been conducted and it is in process to gather requisite information from stakeholders and other affected parties.
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