In a major move to curb vehicular pollution, vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps across the national capital from December 18, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday.
The minister said vehicle owners have been given a one-day window to comply with PUC norms before the rule comes into effect. From Thursday onwards, enforcement will be carried out seamlessly using technology, without causing inconvenience at fuel stations.
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Sirsa explained that cameras installed at petrol pumps will automatically detect vehicles lacking valid PUC certificates. Such vehicles will be denied fuel without any confrontation or disruption to regular operations.
He further revealed that penalties have already been imposed on over eight lakh vehicle owners in Delhi who currently do not possess valid PUC certificates, underscoring the scale of non-compliance and the government’s push for stricter enforcement to improve air quality.
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