Restrictions imposed on a part of PM Modi’s armoured fleet: This is why

The Nationwide Inexperienced Tribunal (NGT) has rejected a request from the Particular Safety Group (SPG) to increase the registration of three specialised armoured automobiles powered by diesel. These automobiles are a part of Prime Minister Modi’s safety fleet.
As per an order dated 22 March 2024, the Particular Safety Group (SPG), a Authorities company meant to supply safety to the PM, seeked an extension to the registration interval of three specialised armoured automobiles used for proximate safety of the Prime Minister of India.

The SPG had seeked an extension of 5 years, till 2029, nonetheless, the plea has now been rejected. These automobiles are an integral a part of SPG’s tactical operations. Moreover, these specific fashions should not simply out there out there and haven’t been used a lot apart from offering safety to the PM of their operational span from 2014.
Over the previous 9 years, the trio of Renault MD-5 automobiles, manufactured in 2013 and registered in December 2014, have travelled roughly 6,000 km, 9,500 km, and 15,000 km respectively.
Why has the plea been rejected?
The Transport Division of NCT Delhi has refused to increase registration citing NGT and Supreme Courtroom orders that prohibit diesel automobile utilization past 10 years within the NCR area.
“We’re acutely aware of the truth that these three automobiles are particular function automobiles which aren’t usually out there and these automobiles have run very much less within the final ten years and are wanted for the particular function of safety of the Prime Minister however in view of the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Courtroom dated 29.10.2018, the prayer made within the M.A. can’t be granted.” the order mentioned.