The Hindu Business Line : CSE wants ST hike on diesel in Delhi

THE Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a Delhi-based NGO, has demanded that diesel and diesel-based vehicles in Delhi be made more expensive to discourage the fuel's use "in the interest of public health".

The NGO has sought an increase in sales tax on diesel and imposition of emission tax on diesel cars. It has also called for enforcement of Euro IV standards for all vehicles from 2005.

CSE has said that though Delhi has the country's highest per capita income, it still has the lowest diesel prices.

Delhi imposes 12 per cent sales tax on diesel, whereas other States impose 20 per cent. In Mumbai, the sales tax on diesel is as high as 34 per cent, a CSE release said.

The NGO has written an open letter to Delhi Chief Minister, Ms Shiela Dikshit, asking the Government to apply the `polluter pay principle' and bring the sales tax in Delhi on diesel at par with other States.

CSE has urged Ms Dikshit to examine the fuel taxation policy before the finalisation of the Budget this year.

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