New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) The Delhi government will begin strict enforcement of the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy from Thursday onwards and bar non-BS VI outstation vehicles from entering the national capital, as part of stepped-up measures to combat worsening air pollution.
Addressing stakeholders, including representatives of petrol pump dealers’ associations and senior traffic police officers, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government was intensifying action on multiple fronts to curb pollution ahead of a challenging air quality forecast in the coming days.
“Our government is fighting Delhi’s war against pollution on four clear fronts vehicular, dust, industrial and solid waste. The forecast for the coming week, based on last year’s data, indicates difficult air quality levels, but our efforts are continuous and determined to ensure cleaner air for every citizen,” Sirsa said.
He directed authorities to ensure that no fuel is supplied to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, with enforcement supported by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras, voice alerts at petrol pumps and police deployment. Fuel dealers were instructed to strictly comply with the directive.
“Pollution control is our shared responsibility. Supplying fuel to vehicles without a valid PUC certificate is prohibited. All dealers must ensure that no vehicle owner receives fuel without the certificate,” the minister said.
Senior Delhi Police officers informed the meeting that 580 police personnel would be deployed at 126 checkpoints, including border points, supported by 37 Prakhar Vans. Enforcement teams from the transport department will also be stationed at petrol pumps and border checkpoints to ensure effective implementation.
The minister stressed that enforcement should be carried out smoothly and courteously. “This campaign is not meant to cause inconvenience, but to make Delhi’s air breathable again,” he said, urging drivers to obtain PUC certificates from nearby centres where required.
Appealing to citizens and fuel dealers, Sirsa said cooperation was essential. “Please do not argue or create disputes with officers or pump staff. Delhi’s air is our shared heritage. Every Delhiite must ensure their vehicle’s PUC certificate is up to date. More than a rule, it is a collective responsibility.”
From Thursday, non-BS VI vehicles registered outside Delhi will be turned back at border checkpoints, he added.
The government is also exploring technological interventions to reduce traffic congestion and vehicular emissions. Sirsa said discussions were underway with Google Maps to develop an integrated traffic management system, including signal integration and identification of congestion hotspots.
“This collaboration will allow us to use live traffic data to identify emerging hotspots, decongest roads faster and reduce vehicular idling emissions,” he said. The government plans to identify at least 100 traffic hotspots and implement structured interventions to ease congestion.
Officials have been directed to prepare detailed implementation plans and assess the effectiveness of the proposed measures for review in the next meeting. A carpooling application is also being considered to promote shared mobility.
Meanwhile, the Public Works Department(PWD) has launched a permanent pothole-monitoring mechanism through a third-party survey agency to ensure repairs within 72 hours under an annual rate contract model. An independent agency will also collect year-round data on potholes and conduct audits of pollution-control measures on the ground.
Delhi to Enforce ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule from Dec 18 onwards, bar entry of non-BS VI outstation vehicles
