No PUC, No Fuel: A New Epoch in Combating Delhi's Air Pollution

Delhi implements the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule, causing quieter petrol pumps. Vehicles queued for pollution checks, as non-compliant ones were turned away. At the Delhi-Noida border, checks ensure BS-VI compliance. Officials strive to curb pollution, while pump footfall drops, and enforcement challenges are observed.

In the national capital, a new regulation came into effect on Thursday, requiring vehicles to have a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate before refueling. This ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ mandate aims to curb Delhi’s escalating air pollution levels.

Petrol stations witnessed long queues as officials checked pollution certificates, turning away those lacking the necessary documents. While some motorists expressed frustration at being denied service, others supported the rule’s necessity to control pollution.

Enforcement teams at the Delhi-Noida border inspected vehicles for BS-VI compliance, using advanced devices. Reports indicate a drop in petrol pump footfall, and challenges such as the inefficiency of number plate reader cameras have surfaced, prompting the need for physical checks.