Delhi Man Forced To Sell Range Rover Over Diesel Ban, Calls Policy 'Flawed'
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A Delhi resident has voiced frustration over being compelled to sell his well-kept Range Rover at a massive loss due to the capital’s 10-year ban on diesel vehicles. Ritesh Gandotra, like many others in Delhi NCR, is urging authorities to reconsider the policy, stating that while the intention is to curb air pollution, the result is simply penalising honest, tax-paying citizens.
Gandotra took to social media platform X on July 1, coinciding with the implementation of the latest rule prohibiting fuel refills for end-of-life (EoL) vehicles. Under this regulation, diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years are no longer allowed to refuel at Delhi petrol stations.
In his post, Gandotra shared a photo of his Land Rover Range Rover, now in its 8th year. He highlighted that despite clocking just 74,000 km, the SUV is being treated as near-scrap due to the policy. Notably, the vehicle remained unused for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Describing it as “meticulously maintained” and still capable of running “easily over 2 lakh km,” Gandotra expressed his helplessness. “But thanks to the 10-year diesel ban in NCR, I’m now forced to sell it — and that too to buyers outside NCR, offering throwaway prices,” he wrote.
Criticising the current approach, Gandotra stated, “This isn’t green policy. It’s a penalty on responsible ownership and common sense,” using the hashtag #policyflaw. He also noted that buying a new car has become extremely expensive, especially with 45% GST plus cess levied on new vehicles.
His post reflects the growing discontent among vehicle owners in the region. Another viral post reads:
“Delhi’s absurd ELV policy is a brutal scam. Forcing 90% of Indians,scraping by on under ₹25K/month, to ditch their cars every 10-15 years is pure extortion.”
Yet another frustrated user commented:
“In a country where 90% people are earning less than 25K rs per month, forcing them to sell their cars every 10-15 years is nothing but criminal.”
With criticism mounting, many are calling for a balanced policy that encourages sustainable practices without financially burdening responsible citizens.
Gandotra took to social media platform X on July 1, coinciding with the implementation of the latest rule prohibiting fuel refills for end-of-life (EoL) vehicles. Under this regulation, diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years are no longer allowed to refuel at Delhi petrol stations.
In his post, Gandotra shared a photo of his Land Rover Range Rover, now in its 8th year. He highlighted that despite clocking just 74,000 km, the SUV is being treated as near-scrap due to the policy. Notably, the vehicle remained unused for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Describing it as “meticulously maintained” and still capable of running “easily over 2 lakh km,” Gandotra expressed his helplessness. “But thanks to the 10-year diesel ban in NCR, I’m now forced to sell it — and that too to buyers outside NCR, offering throwaway prices,” he wrote.
Criticising the current approach, Gandotra stated, “This isn’t green policy. It’s a penalty on responsible ownership and common sense,” using the hashtag #policyflaw. He also noted that buying a new car has become extremely expensive, especially with 45% GST plus cess levied on new vehicles.
His post reflects the growing discontent among vehicle owners in the region. Another viral post reads:
“Delhi’s absurd ELV policy is a brutal scam. Forcing 90% of Indians,scraping by on under ₹25K/month, to ditch their cars every 10-15 years is pure extortion.”
Yet another frustrated user commented:
“In a country where 90% people are earning less than 25K rs per month, forcing them to sell their cars every 10-15 years is nothing but criminal.”
With criticism mounting, many are calling for a balanced policy that encourages sustainable practices without financially burdening responsible citizens.
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