'No PUC, No Fuel' Rule To Be Enforced Across Delhi-NCR From October 1
Delhi-NCR will enforce a 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule starting October 1, requiring vehicles to have a valid pollution certificate to refuel. Experts note that while this improves compliance, the current PUC test fails to measure critical pollutants like NOx and particulate matter.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant effort to curb air pollution in one of the world's most polluted regions, though its technical efficacy is debated.
From October 1, no valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate could mean no fuel for vehicles across Delhi-NCR.In Delhi, the "No PUCC, No Fuel" drive will be enforced in "mission mode" at all 500 fuel stations equipped with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, with action planned against pumps that fail to comply.The aim is to make it harder for vehicles to stay on the road without a valid pollution certificate. The fuel restriction applies across the NCR from October 1 under the Commission for Air Quality Management's Direction 101.But does a valid PUC actually mean your vehicle is a low polluter?Not necessarily, according to Amit Bhatt, India Managing Director, International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).Here's what the test checks, what it misses and why that matters.What Does A PUC Test Actually Check?For petrol, CNG and LPG vehicles, the PUC test measures carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC).
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