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News Topical, Digital Desk : The central government has set a target of producing petrol with 20 percent ethanol by 2025-26. This decision of the government was challenged in the Supreme Court, but the Supreme Court has outright rejected the petition.
A bench of Chief Justice (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran dismissed the petition saying that no foreigner will tell us how to use petrol.
Why did the Supreme Court reject the petition?
Attorney General R Venkataramani presented the case on behalf of the Central Government in the Supreme Court. As soon as the hearing of the petition began, the Attorney General told the bench that the petitioner is actually from England, who has raised objection to making petrol from ethanol. On hearing this, the bench dismissed the petition.
What did the petitioner say in the court?
During the hearing of the case, senior advocate Shadan Farasat, while representing the petitioner, cited the 2021 NITI Aayog report. According to this report, petrol made from ethanol-20 (E20) will be used in old vehicles manufactured before 2023.
The central government put forward its side
Attorney General R Venkataramani argued in the court that the petitioner may be a part of some lobby. Sugarcane farmers will directly benefit from E20 and the country's foreign exchange reserves will also be saved. Attorney General said-
Controversy erupts over E20 petrol
Many people believe that petrol made from E20 can affect the engine and mileage of cars and autos. Also, there will be a risk of the vehicle getting damaged.
However, the government says that using E20 blend petrol will not only reduce pollution but will also save money. It will also increase the efficiency of the vehicle.
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