By Pranjal Gupta
Delhi: A new rule by the Delhi Government, which came into effect on July 1, is causing major problems for many vehicle owners in the city. Under this rule, diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years are no longer allowed to refuel to reduce air pollution in the national capital. The decision has affected a majority of people living in the national capital. One of them is Varun Vij, a Delhi resident who was forced to sell his beloved Mercedes-Benz ML350 he had bought in 2015 for Rs 84 lakh, reported News 18. Vij had to sell his luxury SUV for just Rs 2.5 lakh. The sale was not easy as the car held special memories for his family. He said the car was in great condition, which had covered only 1.35 lakh kilometres with minor servicing and tyre changes over the years. Also Read: ‘Ok, But…’: Delhiites Point Out Why The City Not Ready For ‘No Fuel For Old Vehicles’ Just Yet It had been a reliable part of their lives, especially during long weekend drives to pick up his son from boarding school, a journey that took around 7 to 8 hours each way. Even at such a low price, he struggled to find a buyer. Eventually, with no other choice, he had to let it go. Also Read: Delhi Girl Attempts Suicide; Audio Recordings Suggest Sexual Assault by Lover: Police Hoping to avoid similar trouble in the future, Vij has now bought a new electric vehicle worth Rs 62 lakh. He says his dream is to drive it for at least 20 years鈥攗nless new rules come in again. The government’s move came after receiving an order from the Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM). One of the people affected is Varun Vij, a Delhi resident who was forced to sell his beloved Mercedes-Benz ML350.