Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Ethanol Labelling at Petrol Pumps on August 31
The plea seeks expert review and public disclosure of vehicle compatibility, fuel efficiency and other impacts as India expands E20 petrol use.
- On Monday, August 31, the Supreme Court will hear a petition from Narendra Kumar Goswami seeking mandatory E20 labelling at petrol pumps and fuel invoice disclosure of ethanol percentages.
- The petition calls for an independent expert committee comprising representatives from the Ministries of Petroleum, Natural Gas, Road Transport, and Highways to examine E20 compatibility across existing vehicles.
- Goswami seeks a "Direct the respondents to frame a national consumer disclosure protocol for all ethanol-blended petrol, in consultation with the Central Consumer Protection Authority and the Bureau of Indian Standards."
- The requested committee must assess fuel efficiency, engine longevity, warranty implications, and environmental footprint of E20, while petitioner seeks a transition framework for legacy non-compatible vehicles.
- Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale will preside over the hearing, which also demands disclosure of all policy files, technical studies, and consumer advisories supporting E20 roll-out.
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E20 Petrol Row: SC To Hear Plea Seeking Ethanol Labelling At Petrol Pumps On Aug 31
The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea on August 31 seeking mandatory and uniform labelling of ethanol content on petrol dispensing nozzles and fuel invoices. The petition also seeks a vehicle-wise compatibility database, an expert panel to assess E20's impact and a transition framework for legacy and non-compatible vehicles.
SC To Hear Plea On Ethanol Mandatory Disclosure In Petrol On Aug 31
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition on August 31 seeking a directive to the Centre to ensure mandatory and uniform labelling on every dispensing nozzle at petrol pumps, disclosing the exact percentage of ethanol in petrol.
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SC to hear plea seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol on Aug 31
New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition on August 31 seeking a directive to the Centre and others to ensure mandatory and uniform labelling on every dispensing nozzle at petrol pumps, disclosing the exact percentage of ethanol in petrol. According to the apex court’s causelist of August 31, […]
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