New Delhi, December 17, 2025:
In a decisive step to tackle rising air pollution, the Delhi Government, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, will strictly enforce the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule from tomorrow. Announced by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, the initiative also includes a ban on non-BS VI registered outstation vehicles entering the city. The move reflects the government’s multi-pronged approach to improve air quality and safeguard public health in the capital.
Addressing stakeholders including petrol pump dealers and senior traffic officials, Minister Sirsa said, “The Delhi Government is fighting pollution on four fronts: vehicular, dust, industrial, and solid waste. Forecasts indicate challenging air quality levels in the coming week, but our efforts will continue to ensure clean air for every citizen.”
Under the new enforcement plan, 126 checkpoints will be operational with 580 police personnel and 37 Prakhar Vans deployed. Additionally, transport department enforcement teams will be stationed at petrol pumps and border points. ANPR cameras and voice alert systems will support officials in ensuring that vehicles without valid PUC certificates are not refueled. Minister Sirsa emphasized, “Pollution control is a shared responsibility. Supplying fuel to vehicles without a valid certificate is prohibited. All dealers must comply to protect public health. This campaign is not meant to inconvenience citizens but to make Delhi’s air breathable again.”
The minister appealed to citizens to cooperate, saying, “Do not argue or create disputes with officers or pump staff. Ensure your vehicle’s PUC certificate is up to date. This is not just a rule, it is a collective responsibility for the health of our children and the city’s future.” Non-BS VI vehicles registered outside Delhi will also be turned back at city borders as part of the enforcement drive.
In addition to strict enforcement, the Delhi Government is exploring technological interventions to manage traffic and reduce emissions. Minister Sirsa chaired a high-level meeting with Google Maps officials to discuss integrating live traffic data with city signals, identifying congestion hotspots, and implementing targeted solutions. The government aims to identify at least 100 new traffic hotspots for structured interventions to decongest roads and reduce vehicle emissions.
The Public Works Department (PWD) has launched a permanent pothole-monitoring mechanism managed by a third-party agency, ensuring repairs within 72 hours. An independent agency will continuously collect data on potholes and audit the implementation of pollution control measures throughout the year. Minister Sirsa said, “We are converting policy into ground-level action to effectively reduce pollution.”
Separately, Minister Sirsa, along with Trilokpuri MLA Ravikant, exposed an alleged incident in which an AAP councillor reportedly set garbage on fire in Trilokpuri to deliberately worsen pollution levels. “It is deeply unfortunate that some individuals are worsening Delhi’s air instead of helping it breathe. I appeal to all opposition leaders to refrain from such actions and join us in the fight against pollution,” Sirsa stated. MLA Ravikant added that the incident reflects a broader indifference that must be corrected to protect public health and civic dignity.
With these measures, the Delhi Government is signaling a no-nonsense approach to air pollution, combining strict enforcement, technology-driven traffic management, and citizen cooperation to improve air quality and ensure the health and safety of the city’s residents.
