Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Delhi Tightens Pollution Measures: Bans Older Vehicles, Suspends Classes
Delhi is having a lot of trouble with pollution, so the government has decided to ban older cars that don't meet new pollution rules.
These cars are called BS-III and BS-IV vehicles.
Starting from December 18, only newer, cleaner cars (called BS-VI) will be allowed to enter Delhi.
This means many people who travel to Delhi from nearby cities like Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram might have a hard time getting around.
The government is also making sure that all cars in Delhi have a special pollution check certificate to get fuel.
Additionally, the Delhi government has decided to suspend physical classes for students up to Class 5 from December 15 because the air quality is very bad.
This is all to help make the air cleaner and healthier for everyone in Delhi, especially the children.
Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 328.
Ban on BS-III and BS-IV vehicles from entering Delhi starting December 18.
Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will be denied fuel.
Over 800,000 penalties have been issued for invalid PUC certificates.
Construction material carriers face outright bans and strict penalties.
Physical classes for students up to Class 5 suspended from December 15 due to hazardous air quality.
- Who
- Delhi government, Supreme Court, commuters, and students
- What
- Ban on BS-III and BS-IV vehicles, suspension of physical classes for younger students
- When
- Starting December 18 for vehicles, December 15 for schools
- Where
- Delhi and surrounding NCR regions
- Why
- To improve air quality and reduce vehicular emissions, and to protect children's health
- AQI
- 328 (Very Poor)
- Affected Areas
- Anand Vihar, IGI Airport, AIIMS, ITO, Dhaula Kuan, Ghazipur National Highway 24
- Ban Start Date
- December 18
- Vehicles Affected
- BS-III and BS-IV vehicles
- PUCC Requirement
- Valid Pollution Under Control Certificate needed for fuel
- Penalties
- Over 800,000 penalties issued for invalid PUC certificates
- Construction Vehicles
- Banned and subject to strict penalties
- School Closure
- Physical classes suspended for students up to Class 5 from December 15
Sources
Delhi Vehicle Ban Sparks Anxiety Among Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram Commuters; Say ‘No Alternative for Us’
Delhi Curbs On Non-BS-VI Vehicles From Thu
Delhi shuts doors on older cars: Is your vehicle banned in Delhi? New BS VI rule EXPLAINED
Delhi continues to choke as AQI remains in ‘very poor’ category; Check worst-hit areas here
Delhi pollution curbs: 50 pc WFH from Dec 18, schools go online; construction workers to get Rs 10,000 aid
BS6 vs BS4 vehicles: The pollution gap is bigger than you think
Delhi offers Rs 10,000 aid to construction workers, orders 50% offices WFH amid pollution
Traffic police, enforcement teams to monitor ban on non-BS VI vehicles’ entry into Delhi
"Why Can't Gurugram Toll Be Shut Till Jan?" Top Court On Delhi Air Pollution
SC Allows Delhi Govt to Act Against Old Vehicles Which are Not BS-IV Compliant
