New Delhi

Authorities on Thursday began enforcing a ban on the entry of non-Delhi private vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission norms, along with the implementation of the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy, as part of intensified efforts to curb rising air pollution in the capital.

Under the new measures, fuel stations across the city have stopped supplying petrol and diesel to vehicles lacking a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The enforcement is being carried out using automatic number plate recognition cameras, audio alerts at fuel pumps, and coordination with Delhi Police.

Officials said that around 580 police personnel have been deployed at 126 checkpoints, including key entry points at the city’s borders, to ensure compliance with the restrictions.

In addition, teams from the Transport Department have been stationed at petrol pumps and border locations to monitor and enforce the rules effectively.

The restrictions on vehicle entry apply to private vehicles from outside Delhi that fall below BS-VI emission standards. However, exemptions have been granted to CNG- and electric-powered vehicles, public transport, and vehicles involved in essential services or carrying essential goods.

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As part of the stringent Stage IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), vehicles transporting construction materials have also been barred from entering the city.