'No PUC, No Fuel' Rule, 150 More E-Buses on Roads: How Delhi Govt Plans to Curb Winter Pollution
The winter pollution plan also doubles parking charges, orders 50% work from home in government offices, and sets a Rs 10,000 fine for invalid PUCCs.
- Starting Thursday, October 1, the Delhi government will enforce a strict "no PUC, no fuel" policy at petrol, diesel, and CNG/LPG retail outlets, prohibiting vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate from refueling.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced an enforcement drive on Saturday against non-compliant drivers, with violations attracting a Rs 10,000 fine, three-month license disqualification, and up to six months of imprisonment under existing Motor Vehicles Act provisions.
- Over 730 authorised PUC centres operate across Delhi to issue certificates, which remain valid for 12 months for BS-IV or BS-VI vehicles and six months for older emission norms, ensuring widespread accessibility for compliance.
- Complementary pollution-control measures announced by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday include a construction ban from November 1 and a 50% work-from-home mandate for government offices through February 2027.
- Seasonal restrictions will remain in place through February 2027 to combat rising winter pollution levels, although electric vehicles are exempt from PUCC requirements since they produce no emissions.
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50 pc WFH, double parking charges among Delhi pollution plan
New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday, September 28, announced a slew of measures to curb winter pollution, including restrictions on the entry of non-Delhi-registered vehicles below BS-VI, stricter enforcement of the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule and curbs on construction and demolition activities. Vehicles registered outside Delhi that are below BS-VI … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Enterta…
A long meeting was <p style="text-align: justify;">held today under the Chairmanship of Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav regarding the increasing pollution in Delhi-NCR. It discussed action-based planning for pollution control and many important steps were proposed. The 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule will be implemented more strictly. ANPR camera campaign at about 500 petrol pumps and a comprehensive public awareness drive will also be carried…
Delhi to strengthen 'no PUC, no fuel' policy from October 1 under pollution measures: Sirsa
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that vehicle without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps in Delhi starting October 1.
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