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The other thing is, today, why has the court given such direction to convert buses and taxis to CNG? There are also other Government vehicles in many States which are more than 10 to 15 years old. The vehicles are running by diesel and emanating smoke. When we go behind the diesel-run vehicles, we have to necessarily stop at some places. The hon. Minister for Petroleum, Shri Ram Naik may also be aware of this problem in Mumbai.

THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI RAM NAIK):

It is there even in Hyderabad. It is there all over India.

एक माननीय सदस्य ने अनुरोध किया है कि आजकल गाड़ी पर लाल बत्ती लगाने का बहुत चलन हो गया है। जिसको देखो वही ऐसा कर रहा है। मंत्री जी इस बारे में स्पष्ट करें कि लाल बत्ती का उपयोग कौन लोग अपने वाहन पर कर सकते हैं, क्या सांसद, विधायक या जिला परिषद के अध्यक्ष भी कर सकते हैं या नहीं ? इतना ही कहकर मैं अपनी बात समाप्त करता हूं।

 

SHRI RAM NAIK: Sir, I am intervening in the debate. I am aware of the constraints of time. I am also aware and probably the House is also aware of the difficulties.… (Interruptions)

SHRI ADHIR CHOWDHARY (BERHAMPORE, WEST BENGAL): Is 0.05 per cent sulphur content diesel available throughout the country?

SHRI RAM NAIK: At present, 0.05 per cent sulphur content diesel is available in full quantity in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Probably in the next six months, 0.05 per cent sulphur content diesel would be available all over India.

SHRI K. MALAISAMY (RAMANATHAPURAM): From the statement of the Minister, we could know about cities like Sydney, Canada and other places. I would like to know whether the Supreme Court has overstepped its jurisdiction.

SHRI RAM NAIK: I would not like to comment on the Supreme Court’s order.

1516 hours (Shri Devendra Prasad Yadav in the Chair) SHRI S. MURUGESAN (TENKASI): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I thank you for this opportunity. On behalf of AIADMK, I participate in this debate with regard to the Motor Vehicles Act, 2001 in this House. I support the Bill that has been passed by the Rajya Sabha in view of safety, security and environmental clearance.

In the newspapers, there are reports everyday about major and minor accidents due to negligence of drivers or due to mechanical faults. A lot of people lose their lives due to such accidents. The noise and environmental pollution are creating several diseases among the people of our country. These incidents are occurring everyday. Through this Amending Bill, the Government should come forward to control these serious incidents.