New Delhi, July 28 -- The ministry of road transport and highways has sought data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) to understand why the country's vehicle-scrapping facilities are not getting adequate footfalls, according to two people aware of the development.

Vehicle-scrapping is dangled as an option for end-of-life vehicles that are said to be polluting. In Delhi, the country's largest car market, a petrol vehicle older than 15 years and a diesel vehicle more than 10 years old are required to be scrapped, as per a Supreme Court order.

"The ministry is seeking the industry's view on why scrapping has not taken off. There have been operational challenges with scrapping centres. They are not receiving adequate ...