National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi to ban all diesel vehicles which are older than 10 years. It also said that such vehicles from other states should not be permitted in Delhi.

A bench of five-judges criticized the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi for not being able to reduce pollution levels. It ordered them to check the vehicles at entry points for year of registration and for pollution levels.

Vehicles which are over 10 years old will face an immediate ban in Delhi. A compliance report has to be give to the tribunal by Thursday.

The court has also said that its directives must be implemented immediately now. The court showed concern over effect of pollution on children. It also said that pollution levels cannot be controlled unless strict measures are taken.

Last month the bench had asked Delhi government to submit the number of diesel vehicles in the capital and their impact on the quality of air. Tribunal informed that it was not happy with the response it got