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The Delhi government's latest move to curb pollution by banning older vehicles from refuelling has stirred widespread debate. As per the newly enforced rule, petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel vehicles older than 10 years are now prohibited from accessing fuel stations across the capital. This crackdown is being enforced through Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras installed at petrol pumps, which automatically detect and restrict "end-of-life" vehicles.

The policy, designed to reduce vehicular emissions and tackle the city's deteriorating air quality, has faced a barrage of criticism online. A major point of contention is the mismatch between the 15-year road tax and the 10-year scrapping rule for diesel vehicles.

Social media platforms are flooded with posts questioning the rationale behind paying a 15-year road tax if vehicles are deemed unusable after just 10 years. One user, Varun Bahl, summed up the frustration by asking, "Why pay road tax for 15 years if diesel cars are scrapped after 10?"

Public sentiment appears to be shifting towards demanding a relook at the scrappage and tax policies, as citizens seek clarity and fairness in how the rules are applied.