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Delhi Stops Fuel Sales to Vehicles Without Valid PUC from Thursday
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 02:01 AM
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From Thursday, Delhi authorities will refuse to sell petrol or diesel to any vehicle lacking a current Pollution Under Control certificate, as part of the city’s effort to curb emissions.
From Thursday, the Delhi government has ordered all fuel stations to deny petrol or diesel to vehicles that do not present a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The directive, issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, aims to tighten emission standards ahead of the winter smog season.
Fuel pumps are now required to verify the PUC certificate at the point of sale, either through a printed certificate or a digital copy on the vehicle owner's mobile device. Any vehicle found without a current PUC will be turned away, and the attendant may issue a warning notice. Repeated violations could attract fines under the Delhi Motor Vehicles Act.
The administration has launched an awareness drive, using billboards, social media, and SMS alerts to inform drivers about the new rule. Despite the campaign, surveys indicate that a notable number of commuters remain unaware of the requirement, prompting officials to intensify outreach in residential colonies and commercial hubs.
Authorities expect the measure to reduce particulate matter and nitrogen‑oxide emissions, contributing to better air quality in the capital during the high‑pollution months.
Fuel pumps are now required to verify the PUC certificate at the point of sale, either through a printed certificate or a digital copy on the vehicle owner's mobile device. Any vehicle found without a current PUC will be turned away, and the attendant may issue a warning notice. Repeated violations could attract fines under the Delhi Motor Vehicles Act.
The administration has launched an awareness drive, using billboards, social media, and SMS alerts to inform drivers about the new rule. Despite the campaign, surveys indicate that a notable number of commuters remain unaware of the requirement, prompting officials to intensify outreach in residential colonies and commercial hubs.
Authorities expect the measure to reduce particulate matter and nitrogen‑oxide emissions, contributing to better air quality in the capital during the high‑pollution months.