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Haryana Implements 'No PUC, No Fuel' Rule in NCR Districts to Combat Air Pollution
- •Haryana's transport department mandates fuel pumps in NCR districts to verify valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) before refueling vehicles.
- •The 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule, effective from October 1, aligns with directives from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for Delhi-NCR.
- •Fuel stations, including petrol, diesel, and CNG, must deny fuel to vehicles without a valid PUCC, verifying through ANPR cameras or manual checks.
- •Petrol pump operators are directed to record registration numbers of vehicles denied fuel and guide them to the nearest authorized PUC testing center.
- •Driving without a valid PUCC can incur a fine of up to Rs 10,000 under Motor Vehicle Rules; warning boards must be displayed at fuel stations.
Key Questions Answered
The Haryana transport department has directed all fuel stations in NCR districts to mandate a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) before dispensing petrol, diesel, or CNG. Vehicles lacking a valid certificate must be denied fuel immediately.
Fuel stations verify vehicle registration numbers against the online PUC database using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera systems. Until ANPR cameras are fully installed, station staff must manually verify each vehicle's PUC validity.
Driving or operating a vehicle without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate may attract a fine of up to Rs 10,000 under applicable Motor Vehicle Rules. Additionally, vehicles without a valid certificate are directed to the nearest authorized PUC testing centre.
