Air Quality Commission called for the strict implementation of the RFID system at 13 toll plazas of Delhi

It was informed in the notice of the Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi NCR and adjoining areas that RFID is not being fully implemented at 13 toll plazas in Delhi w.e.f.  14/08/2020 and waiver is being given to Commercial Vehicles without such RFID tags or inadequate balance in the tags.

Watching the pollution scenario in Delhi and the fact that commercial vehicles are important contributor to the vehicular pollution, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has been instructed to ensure RFID compliance at all the 13 toll plazas with effect from 01st January, 2021 and disallowing entry of vehicles without RFID tags or inadequate balance in the tags.

SDMC has also been asked to provide adequate publicity and advance intimation to minimize inconvenience to the drivers of commercial vehicles entering Delhi.