End-of-life vehicle (ELV) bans in Delhi-NCR
Under National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders and CAQM directives, no diesel vehicle older than 10 years and no petrol vehicle older than 15 years can ply or be parked in public spaces across the National Capital Region (Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad).
Enforcement teams utilize automated ANPR cameras and impound ELV vehicles directly to authorized scrapping facilities without notice.
How Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSF) work
An RVSF is a government-licensed, environmentally compliant vehicle dismantling facility operating under MoRTH guidelines. Owners submit their vehicle along with original RC, Aadhaar, PAN and bank details.
The facility securely recovers scrap steel, copper, glass and plastics while safely treating hazardous battery chemicals, fluids and refrigerants. Upon completion, the facility issues an official Certificate of Deposit (CD) and Certificate of Vehicle Scrapping (CVS).
Financial benefits of the Certificate of Deposit (CD)
The Certificate of Deposit is tradable. If the vehicle owner does not plan to purchase a new car immediately, they can sell the Certificate of Deposit on the National Vahan Scrappage Portal to other prospective car buyers seeking road tax rebates.
| Incentive | Benefit Amount | Providing Entity |
|---|---|---|
| State Road Tax Concession | Up to 25% rebate for private cars; up to 15% for commercial vehicles | State Transport Department |
| New Vehicle Manufacturer Discount | 5% discount on ex-showroom invoice price | Automobile OEMs / Dealers |
| Registration Fee Waiver | 100% waiver of new vehicle registration certificate fees | MoRTH / Parivahan |
| Scrap Metal Payout | Fair scrap market value (typically 4% to 6% of original vehicle cost) | Authorized RVSF |
Mandatory RTO deregistration under Section 55 MVA
When a vehicle is scrapped, it must be officially deregistered under Section 55 of the Motor Vehicles Act to cancel the RC in the national Vahan database. This protects the owner against misuse of the chassis number, VIN plate, or registration identity in illegal activities.
Authorized RVSF facilities initiate automated electronic deregistration directly with the parent RTO upon vehicle handover.
Questions about this check
Can I transfer my 10-year-old diesel car out of Delhi-NCR to another state?
Yes, provided the destination state allows registration of older diesel vehicles and the parent RTO issues an official NOC (Form 28) before the 10-year limit expires.
Is the Certificate of Deposit transferable?
Yes. MoRTH rules permit the Certificate of Deposit to be transferred digitally to any buyer through the Parivahan V-Scrap portal.
Sources and corrections
- MoRTH Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Programme (RVSF)
- MoRTH: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- Parivahan Sewa: vehicle and registration services
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