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Haryana orders fuel stations in NCR districts to shut without valid PUC
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 02:47 AM
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The Haryana government has instructed fuel pumps in its NCR districts to cease operations if they do not possess a current Pollution Under Control certificate, aiming to tighten emission norms.
New Delhi — The Haryana administration issued a directive today requiring all fuel dispensing units operating in the state's National Capital Region (NCR) districts to present a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. Any pump found without an up‑to‑date PUC will be barred from selling petrol or diesel until compliance is achieved.
The order, circulated to the state’s transport and environment departments, targets major NCR districts such as Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Panchkula, where traffic density contributes significantly to air quality concerns. Officials said the move is part of a broader effort to enforce stricter emission standards ahead of upcoming national pollution targets.
Fuel station owners have been asked to submit their PUC documents to the designated monitoring cell within a stipulated timeframe. Non‑compliant outlets risk penalties and a temporary suspension of fuel supply, the notice warned. The government has also pledged periodic inspections to ensure adherence.
Industry representatives expressed concern over the operational impact but acknowledged the necessity of curbing vehicular emissions. The directive underscores Haryana's commitment to aligning with central environmental policies while balancing the needs of commuters in the densely populated NCR belt.
The order, circulated to the state’s transport and environment departments, targets major NCR districts such as Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Panchkula, where traffic density contributes significantly to air quality concerns. Officials said the move is part of a broader effort to enforce stricter emission standards ahead of upcoming national pollution targets.
Fuel station owners have been asked to submit their PUC documents to the designated monitoring cell within a stipulated timeframe. Non‑compliant outlets risk penalties and a temporary suspension of fuel supply, the notice warned. The government has also pledged periodic inspections to ensure adherence.
Industry representatives expressed concern over the operational impact but acknowledged the necessity of curbing vehicular emissions. The directive underscores Haryana's commitment to aligning with central environmental policies while balancing the needs of commuters in the densely populated NCR belt.