It also said the ban, which is in effect since 16 December, has resulted in production loss of around 11,000 units. Photo: HTNew Delhi: The ban imposed on diesel cars and SUVs of engine capacity 2,000cc and above in Delhi-NCR by the Supreme Court has impacted about 5,000 jobs in the automobile sector, according to the industry body Siam. Siam also said the ban would lead to production loss of one lakh units, and impact 47,000 jobs if extended across the countrySiam said the ban, which is in effect since 16 December, has resulted in production loss of around 11,000 units. As such the 2,000cc limit is arbitrary and the impact of banning these vehicles has an infinitesimal effect on air quality.” “... production loss due to the ban of these vehicles in NCR from 16 December, 2015 to 30 April, 2016 has resulted in 11,000 vehicles, which translates to impact on approximately 5,000 jobs in the industry,” Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) said in a written submission to the Supreme Court.

Source: Mint May 15, 2016 11:00 UTC