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High Court Orders Central Govt to Draft E‑Rickshaw Policy in 60 Days
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gwalior
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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The Supreme Court has directed the central government to formulate a national e‑rickshaw policy within 60 days and instructed Madhya Pradesh to implement it within 120 days.
The Supreme Court has issued a landmark directive to bring the rapidly expanding e‑rickshaw sector under a unified regulatory framework.
In a ruling delivered from the Gwalior bench, the court has ordered the central government to draft a comprehensive national policy on e‑rickshaws within 60 days. The state of Madhya Pradesh has been instructed to adopt and enforce the policy within 120 days of its release.
The decision comes amid growing concerns over safety, environmental impact and the lack of clear guidelines governing the operation of e‑rickshaws. The court’s directive aims to standardise licensing, safety checks, and emission norms across the country.
The government is expected to consult industry bodies, transport authorities and environmental agencies before finalising the policy. Once adopted, the new framework will be mandatory for all states, ensuring a consistent approach to the sector’s growth and regulation.
In a ruling delivered from the Gwalior bench, the court has ordered the central government to draft a comprehensive national policy on e‑rickshaws within 60 days. The state of Madhya Pradesh has been instructed to adopt and enforce the policy within 120 days of its release.
The decision comes amid growing concerns over safety, environmental impact and the lack of clear guidelines governing the operation of e‑rickshaws. The court’s directive aims to standardise licensing, safety checks, and emission norms across the country.
The government is expected to consult industry bodies, transport authorities and environmental agencies before finalising the policy. Once adopted, the new framework will be mandatory for all states, ensuring a consistent approach to the sector’s growth and regulation.