In a recent Public Notice released by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi through the Transport Department dated 3rd October, 2018, it has been directed that hologram based colour stickers should be placed on the windshield of the vehicles to give an indication of the nature of fuel being used. Further to this direction, the hologram based stickers will be placed on windshield of all new vehicles, except two wheelers, at the time of affixation of High Security Registration plate (“HSRP”) immediately.
This direction has been passed in light of the recent judgment of the Supreme Court in matter of M.C Mehta v Union of India and Others [W.P (C) No. 13029/1985 dated 13thAugust, 2018].
Based on the directions of the Supreme Court, the following implementation must be followed:
Nature of Fuel | Color of Hologram Sticker |
1. Petrol/ CNG Vehicles | Light Blue |
2. Diesel Vehicles | Orange |
3. All Other Vehicles | Gray |
In a similar Notification dated 12th October, 2018, the owners of old vehicles registered between 01.01.2011 to 30.4.2012 have been directed to get their vehicles affixed with HSRP along with hologram based coloured stickers, without any delay.
Source: Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi