(a) whether the Union Government have laid down the specification of CNG engines;
(b) if so, the authority who check the same;
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(c) whether a large number of duplicate and fake engines are availed in the Market; and
(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to check the same?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS ( INDEPENDENT CHARGE ) ( MAJOR GEN.(RETD.) B.C. KHANDURI, AVSM )
(a) & (b): The emission norms have been prescribed in respect of CNG engines being used for automotive purposes. The manufacturer has to obtain a type approval certificate from one of the testing agencies authorized under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
(c ): No specific complaint has been received in this Ministry about duplicate/fake engines.
(d): Does not arise.