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No Fuel Without PUC as Delhi NCR Tightens Pollution Rules

Delhi NCR is making stricter rules to reduce air pollution.

From October 1, petrol and CNG stations will not give fuel to vehicles without a valid pollution certificate.

Automatic cameras may help check vehicle number plates and certificates.

Officials are also taking action against very old and highly polluting vehicles.

Some older transport and goods vehicles are restricted from entering Delhi.

Diesel auto-rickshaws in NCR districts are planned to be phased out by the end of 2026.

Authorities are preparing measures to reduce crop burning, road dust, traffic pollution and industrial emissions.

These steps are being reviewed before the winter pollution season.

Key facts

Fuel restriction: Petrol and CNG stations must prevent vehicles without valid PUCCs from being refuelled from October 1, 2026.
Enforcement technology: Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems are being prepared for fuel stations and traffic enforcement.
Older vehicles: Authorities reviewed seizure and scrapping of older and end-of-life vehicles where applicable.
Vehicle-entry rule: Direction No. 88 restricts BS-IV and older transport and commercial goods vehicles from entering Delhi.
Diesel auto-rickshaws: Their phaseout from NCR districts is scheduled for December 31, 2026.
Stubble burning: Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh reviewed measures including crop diversification, Direct Seeded Rice and crop-residue use.
Other pollution sources: Authorities reviewed traffic congestion, road dust, construction sites, industries, stone-crushing units and diesel generator sets.

businesstoday.in · 16 hrs ago