New Delhi, April 29 -- Following the orders of the Supreme Court, the Delhi Government on Wednesday notified the increase in Environmental Compensation Charge (ECC) on commercial vehicles entering Delhi.

According to a press release, the notification has been issued in pursuance of the proposal of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), which recommended revision of ECC rates in order to restore the deterrent value of the charge and discourage the entry of polluting commercial vehicles into Delhi.

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, "This is a landmark step in Delhi's fight against air pollution. The revised ECC is not merely a revenue measure; it is a strong environmental deterrent meant to discourage pollu...