Delhi's Fuel Dilemma: Challenges in Enforcing No PUCC, No Fuel Rule

The DPDA has raised several challenges in enforcing Delhi's rule barring fuel sales to vehicles without valid emission checks. The association supports pollution control but highlights legal concerns and enforcement difficulties. They urge authorities to address these issues for effective implementation.

Petrol dealers in Delhi have expressed concerns over implementing the government's new rule prohibiting fuel sales to vehicles lacking valid emission certificates. The Delhi Petrol Dealers' Association (DPDA) pledges support for pollution control but emphasizes significant hurdles.

The directive, effective Thursday, bars non-compliant vehicles from refueling, as part of efforts to curb severe pollution in the capital. However, the DPDA highlights legal challenges and fears of civil unrest, stating that petrol pumps are not enforcement bodies.

The association calls for updates to the emission checking system and decriminalization of refusal to sell fuel, advocating for broader, region-wide application of measures to ensure efficacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)