What is Delhi's 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule?

It's a rule where vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate are denied fuel at petrol pumps and face fines.

How many vehicles were fined in Delhi's pollution crackdown?

In a single day, over 3,700 vehicles were fined for not having a valid PUC certificate.

What is Delhi's Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)?

GRAP is a set of emergency measures implemented in Delhi to combat air pollution, with Stage IV being the most severe level.

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Delhi Cops Block Fuel for Dirty Cars

19 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Over 3,700 vehicles fined for missing PUC certificates.
Nearly 570 non-compliant vehicles denied city entry.
Stricter checks are part of Delhi's broader pollution control.

Delhi authorities have intensified their 'No PUC, No Fuel' campaign, issuing over 3,700 fines and denying entry to nearly 570 vehicles in a single 24-hour period. Joint teams from the Traffic Police and Transport Department conducted extensive checks at the city's entry points, targeting vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates.

This strict enforcement is a component of Delhi's comprehensive strategy to mitigate severe air pollution. The Environment Minister noted the campaign's success in reducing incoming vehicle numbers and emphasized the need for inter-state coordination. The period saw a significant increase in PUC certificate issuances, indicating driver compliance.

The crackdown is active under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, imposing stringent restrictions on vehicular movement, fuel sales, and construction. Non-BS6 compliant vehicles and those not running on cleaner energy are barred from Delhi-NCR, with exceptions for essential services.