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No PUC, No Fuel: Delhi Gas Stations to Deny Service from October 1
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Moneycontrol•29-09-2026, 16:29
No PUC, No Fuel: Delhi Gas Stations to Deny Service from October 1
- •From October 1, vehicles in Delhi without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will be denied fuel at gas stations.
- •Environment Minister Majinder Sigh Sirsa announced the measure, which is part of Delhi's Winter Action Plan 2026-27 to combat winter smog.
- •A city-wide campaign will utilize automatic number plate recognition cameras at all 500 fuel stations, with defaulting pumps also facing strict actions.
- •Drivers without a valid PUCC risk not only being turned away from fuel stations but also a fine of Rs 10,000 under existing provisions.
- •Vehicle owners can get their PUCC tested at authorized centers and download the certificate from the mParivahan app or puc.parivahan.gov.in.
Key Questions Answered
Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate can face a fine of Rs 10,000 under existing provisions, in addition to being denied fuel at gas stations.
Drivers can get their vehicle tested at an authorised centre and then check that the certificate reflects on the mParivahan app, where it can also be downloaded. Alternatively, the certificate can be downloaded directly from puc.parivahan.gov.in.
The rule is part of the Delhi government's Winter Action Plan 2026-27 initiative to fight winter smog and intensify action against vehicular emissions.
