Legal Battle Erupts Over Controversial Delhi NCR Car Ban: Unmasking the 'Car Bandi Scam

In a dramatic turn of events, Advocate Mukesh Kulthia has taken center stage in the Gurgaon court, launching a criminal case against government officials and high-ranking IAS officers from the Union Transport Ministry. The focal point of this legal showdown? The contentious 10-15 year old car ban rule in Delhi NCR, which Kulthia labels the 'Car Bandi Scam.'

At the heart of this legal tussle is the argument that this ban flagrantly violates the amended Motor Vehicles Act. The 2019, 2021, and 2021 revisions to the Act clearly extend the lifespan of diesel and petrol cars to 15 years, with an optional renewal for an additional 5 years. Kulthia passionately contends that the ban on older vehicles runs counter to the very essence of the amended Motor Vehicles Act, causing immense bewilderment among car owners.

Adding to the intrigue is the dissonance between the ban and the continued issuance of registration certificates for diesel and petrol vehicles, both valid for 15 years, as well as the collection of road taxes over this same period.

Kulthia's crusade extends to asserting that there exists no legal foundation for the prohibition of 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles. He claims that this ban, allegedly rooted in misleading references to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and Supreme Court orders, represents a departure from the country's amended laws. According to him, these restrictions are being enforced through questionable means and are, in fact, part of a larger conspiracy to bolster electric vehicle sales.

This legal saga thrusts a critical issue into the spotlight, one that reverberates with car owners and automobile enthusiasts throughout the region. It calls into question the transparency and legality of the actions taken by government officials to ban older vehicles and unveils potential hidden motives behind these measures.

As the case unfolds in the Gurugram court, all eyes are on the legal system to address these explosive allegations and provide much-needed clarity on the matter of banning 10-15 year old cars. Car owners and the public alike anxiously await a resolution that could significantly influence the future of their vehicles and the entire automobile industry in the region.