Kohima: The Nagaland Police is preparing to restock its vehicular force as per the directives from the Government of India on Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2021.
Home Minister Y Patton has stated that around 30% of the force’s present vehicles will have to be scrapped as they are above the cut-off year of over 15 years.
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In accordance with the Motor Vehicle Laws in India, a vehicle is considered fit for 15 years and beyond that, such vehicles begin polluting the environment.
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is planning to promote the setting up of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities across the country.
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The policy will be enforced from June 1, 2024, for private vehicles while commercial vehicles that are older than 15 years will be deregistered from April 1, 2023, onwards.
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According to Y Patton, the implementation of this policy is expected to affect the working and efficiency of Nagaland police as all policing activities depend on vehicular support.