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Delhi Mandates PUC for Fueling from July 1 to Curb Winter Pollution
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 01 Jul 2026, 01:46 PM
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The Delhi government has notified a permanent master plan to control winter pollution, mandating a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for vehicle owners to refuel their vehicles starting July 1.
The Delhi government has officially notified a permanent master plan aimed at mitigating the city's severe winter pollution. Effective from July 1, vehicle owners in Delhi will be required to present a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate to purchase fuel at petrol stations.
This new regulation is a significant step in the government's strategy to combat the annual spike in air pollution during the colder months. The mandate intends to ensure that all vehicles operating in the capital meet emission standards, thereby reducing the overall pollutant load on the city's air.
Failure to comply with the new rule will likely result in penalties, though specific details on the fines were not elaborated in the initial announcement. The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve air quality and public health in Delhi.
This new regulation is a significant step in the government's strategy to combat the annual spike in air pollution during the colder months. The mandate intends to ensure that all vehicles operating in the capital meet emission standards, thereby reducing the overall pollutant load on the city's air.
Failure to comply with the new rule will likely result in penalties, though specific details on the fines were not elaborated in the initial announcement. The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve air quality and public health in Delhi.