The Road Transport and Highways Ministry has invited public comments on making BS-VI emission norms mandatory for quadricycles from April next year.
Present emission norms for quadricycles are Bharat Stage IV that came into force on June 1, 2018.
"Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited suggestions and comments for the proposed amendment of Rule 115 to mandate BS VI level emission norms for Quadricycle with effect from 1st April 2020," the ministry said in a statement on Friday.
The BS-VI emission norms are in line with European standards.
"The emission tests for ladling/acceleration. Crankcase gas emission, durability testing are as per BS VI 4W in Europe Quadricycle category. Existing BS IV mass emission limits are in line with Euro 4 mass mission limits...(equivalent to Quadricycle)," the statement said.
Proposed emission limits as BS VI are in line with Euro 5 mass emission limits which will be applicable from January 1, 2020 in Europe.
Threshold limits for emission pollutants, conformity of production frequency and sampling plan have been proposed, the statement said.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app