CNG NORMS
PRESS NOTE
A statement has appeared
in a section of Press on 18th July, 2002 on the subject
of CNG bus catching fire on 17th July, 2002 in Civil
Lines area of New Delhi. The news item incorrectly mentions that
the updated CNG norms notified on 19th November, 2001
would come into force from 19th November of this year.
It is clarified that these norms have already come into force
from 19th May, 2002. It is further clarified that the
manufacturers of conversion kits, who had got their kits certified
under the older CNG Notification of 9th February, 2002
have been allowed a lead time of six months to get their kits
retested for compliance with the new norms. It is further clarified
that the safety norms for CNG have been available from 9 February
2000 itself. Enforcement of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles
Act and Rules is done by the State Government concerned.
