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Delhi: No PUC, no fuel at 500 petrol pumps, Rs 10,000 fine
Delhi has implemented a ‘No Pollution Certificate, No Fuel’ rule at about 500 petrol pumps, ahead of the winter pollution season. Cameras at the pumps scan vehicle number plates against the transport department database. If a vehicle lacks a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, an automatic announcement is made and fuel supply is stopped.
Vehicle owners can get a PUC certificate at kiosks set up at many of these pumps. If a vehicle is caught without a valid PUC after a given period, the owner can face a challan of up to Rs 10,000. The system uses cameras linked to the transport database and automatic announcements.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The rule shifts enforcement from roadside checks to the point of refuelling, making it harder for vehicles without a valid PUC to operate. The onus is on the owner to get a certificate, and the pump-side kiosks mean a PUC can be obtained without a separate trip. The Rs 10,000 fine, applied after a grace period, is the main penalty. Whether the system reduces Delhi's winter pollution will depend on how many of the city's roughly 500 petrol pumps are covered and how consistently the automated system works.
Source: aajtak.in
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