JUDGMENT : 1. M/s. G & T Resources Worldwide (hereinafter called the `company') has filed I.A. No. 6/96 and has proposed that they are prepared to experiment at their entire cost the use of propane in two stroke engines.. The learned counsel for the Company states that an experiment was carried out in Canada on a two stroke vehicle taken to Canada from India by the use of propane and it was found that after further experimentation it may be possible to effectively use propane on two stroke vehicles without fear of pollution. The Saikia Committee has also recommended the use of propane on two stroke vehicles with a micro-processor unit which would ensure that no pollution is caused by the use of propane. Mr. Dave for the Company states that the use of micro-processor unit would be considered at the second stage if it is found feasible to use propane. The first stage would be to experiment the use of propane on two stroke vehicles by using propane conversion kits. If that experiment succeeds it would be possible to import micro-processor units, if required. He further states that the propane converter units have also to be imported from Canada and the Company already is in the process of importing a few such kits if the necessary permission is granted by the Government of India to experiment the use of propane on two stroke vehicles. Of course, propane would have to be supplied by GAIL to the Company and the Company would make safety arrangements to store propane during the experiment period. The Government of India can also associate in the experiment along with GAIL so that the after effects of the use of propane on two stroke vehicles may be assessed by them also. If this experiment succeeds the Company would be willing to import micro-processor units if they are needed to ensure that no pollution takes place by the use of propane so that unburnt propane is not discharged in the atmosphere. Unless an experiment is undertaken as a pilot project it may not be possible to ascertain whether it would be possible to switch over to propane so far as two stroke vehicles are concerned without the fear of causing pollution. Unless an experiment is undertaken as a pilot project it may not be possible to ascertain whether it would be possible to switch over to propane so far as two stroke vehicles are concerned without the fear of causing pollution. There is no doubt that the use of propane is thought of with a view to overcoming the present problem of pollution caused by the use of petrol-cum-oil in two stroke engines. There should not be substitution of pollution by propane in place of pollution caused by petrol-cum-oil used in two stroke engines. But without undertaking an experiment it would not be possible to ascertain if the propane could be an eco-friendly substitute for petrol-cum-oil. We are, therefore, of the view that the Government of India and GAIL should facilitate the company to undertake the experiment which would help in ascertaining whether propane could be a viable alternative to petrol-cum-oil which is causing pollution at present. We, therefore, recommend that the Government of India and GAIL will grant such permissions for import as well as for the use of propane on earmarked two-wheelers and three-wheelers during the experimental period and if the experiment is found to be successful, further attempt for importing the required gadgets in bulk could be undertaken. We were told that the company is even interested in setting up a unit for manufacturing the gadjets in collaboration with a Canadian Company so that their easy supply becomes possible. The Company has already indicated to the Government of India its willingness to carry out the entire experiment at their cost and the area of assistance expected from the Government of India. We would, therefore like the Government of India and all Authorities/Undertakings of the Government of India to extend assistance to the Company subject to such conditions as to safety requirements as may be necessary to carry out the experiment in India. The State Government (NCT, Delhi) have already shown their willingness to assist in the experiment and have shown willingness to extend such assistance as is required to enable the Company to carry out the experiment. I.A. No. 6/96 will stand adjourned for the present till the report of the experiment is received. The State Government (NCT, Delhi) have already shown their willingness to assist in the experiment and have shown willingness to extend such assistance as is required to enable the Company to carry out the experiment. I.A. No. 6/96 will stand adjourned for the present till the report of the experiment is received. We make it clear that the Government of India as well as GAIL will be entitled to appoint an expert so that they may be able to report on the experiment to the Court at a later date and the Company will permit them to monitor the experiment. The Company will experiment the use of propane on 50 three- wheelers and 50 two-wheelers and will report back in about four months. The Saikia Committee would also be kept informed about the developments and they may also participate in the project, if so desired. 2. So far as the Delhi Administration is concerned we enquired of the learned counsel whether or not their vehicles are fitted with catalytic convertors or area run on CNG. The learned counsel states that out of a total of 560 vehicles about 141 are running on catalytic convertors. We would expect the Delhi Administration-to convert the rest of the vehicles either by fitting them with catalytic convertors or CNG cylinders within two months from today. 3. We enquired of the learned ASG about the increase in the number of CNG outlets and lead free petrol outlets in Delhi and on Highways. He was able to give some information but we would like that he puts the same on affidavit by tomorrow. I.A. No. 7/96: 4. Let the Union of India file its response to the I.A. within three weeks. 5. List the matter after Christmas holidays.