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sharp division among car manufacturers and claims and counter-claims
forced the government on Thursday to defer its decision on the usage of
quadricycle. Now, a decision is likely to be taken next week as the
matter is pending with the transport secretary. It is to be seen whether
it would be introduced as a "private and transport" vehicle, or only as
a "mode of public conveyance".
A section of four-wheeler manufacturers raised questions that government is trying to benefit a few players by notifying "quadricycle" as vehicle. The Centre, however, hit back, arguing the decision is based on "public good" since it provides an alternative mode of conveyance.
Small car manufacturers are worried that quadricycle will dent their business significantly if it is allowed as both private and transport vehicle. However, government officials said such fears are unfounded and cited the example of Nano, which didn't impact the sale of small cars in India.
Sources said small four-wheeler manufacturers were divided into two groups at the meeting called by the road transport and highways ministry to iron out the differences. While Bajaj Auto and M& M were in favour of quadricycle, Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki were against the introduction of this new category of vehicle.
"While Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors pushed for better safety norms, others said government should provide a level-playing field for all," an official said.
A section of four-wheeler manufacturers raised questions that government is trying to benefit a few players by notifying "quadricycle" as vehicle. The Centre, however, hit back, arguing the decision is based on "public good" since it provides an alternative mode of conveyance.
Small car manufacturers are worried that quadricycle will dent their business significantly if it is allowed as both private and transport vehicle. However, government officials said such fears are unfounded and cited the example of Nano, which didn't impact the sale of small cars in India.
Sources said small four-wheeler manufacturers were divided into two groups at the meeting called by the road transport and highways ministry to iron out the differences. While Bajaj Auto and M& M were in favour of quadricycle, Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki were against the introduction of this new category of vehicle.
"While Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors pushed for better safety norms, others said government should provide a level-playing field for all," an official said.
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