New Delhi/Mumbai, Aug. 7 -- The government's proposal to give the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) the power to impose penalties will help strictly implement the upcoming fuel emission norms that the auto industry has termed "too aggressive", according to experts.

The government has authorized the bureau to verify compliance with Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency or CAFE norms, according to the draft Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules, 2025 released on 4 August. The case will be judged by the adjudicating officer of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, where the manufacturer's head office is located.

The industry has 30 days to share its feedback on the proposal.

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