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No PUC, No Fuel: Delhi-NCR Tightens Pollution Norms From October 1
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News18•01-10-2026, 10:19
No PUC, No Fuel: Delhi-NCR Tightens Pollution Norms From October 1
- •From October 1, vehicles in Delhi-NCR will require a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate to get petrol or CNG.
- •The new rule, under CAQM Direction No. 101, aims to combat air pollution ahead of the winter months.
- •Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology at fuel stations will check PUC status.
- •Authorities are also intensifying enforcement against old and end-of-life vehicles, with plans to phase out diesel auto-rickshaws in NCR by December 2026.
- •The CAQM is also addressing stubble burning, road dust, and construction site pollution with increased monitoring and enforcement.
Key Questions Answered
Starting October 1, vehicle owners in Delhi-NCR must have a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate to refuel petrol or CNG. Fuel stations are utilizing Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to check vehicle plates against their PUC status.
Fuel stations are equipped with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to automatically verify a vehicle's PUC certificate status before dispensing petrol or CNG.
Authorities are stepping up enforcement against end-of-life vehicles through seizure and scrapping. There are also plans to restrict entry for BS-IV and older commercial vehicles into Delhi, alongside phasing out diesel auto-rickshaws in NCR districts by December 31, 2026.
