SIAM approaches SC over BS4 vehicles registration deadline

- Select states have already stopped registration of BS4 vehicles

- BS6 emission norms will come into effect from 1 April 2020

- Manufacturers are offering discounts to clear the inventory of BS4 vehicles

The deadline to comply with the BS6 emission norms is fixed at 31 March 2020. However, some states have already stopped the registration of the old, BS4 vehicles. Thus, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has applied to the Supreme Court, seeking sale and registration of BS4 vehicles till 31 March 2020.

SIAM President, Rajan Wadhera said that the cut-off dates for BS4 registration ranges from 29 February to 25 March 2020 in various states. The early cut-off dates will result in higher inventory of unsold vehicles post 31 March. Regular readers would know that manufacturers cannot sell BS4 vehicles after the emission norm deadline i.e. 31 March 2020.

With just two-weeks left to clear the inventory, several manufacturers have announced special offers and discounts for their respective BS4 vehicles. Kawasaki India is offering free extended warranty, special benefits and accessories with its BS4 bikes. Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has announced attractive offers on the Activa 5G. The Mumbai dealership of Italian two-wheeler brand, Ducati has announced heavy discounts on its BS4 motorcycles.

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