Odd-even formula: Rajiv Bajaj backs Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal orders on diesel vehicles

MUMBAI: Rajiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Auto, backed recent decisions by the Supreme Court and the National Green Tribunal on reining in cars with big diesel engines.

“I agree with their objective of expecting more from car makers, as emission (norms) in India lag (behind) those in the developed markets by up to 10 years,” Bajaj said in an interview. “When the (Bajajmade) Pulsar RS200 sold in India has to, and does, meet European emission norms, there’s no justification for cars not to.”

He also supported the Delhi government’s odd-even strategy for private cars from January 1 to January 15.