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Summary:

Delhi has implemented stricter measures to combat worsening air pollution. As of December 18, 2025, non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-VI emission standards are banned from entering the city. Simultaneously, the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule is being enforced, with fuel stations refusing service to vehicles lacking valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. Authorities have deployed significant personnel and technology to ensure compliance, although exceptions are made for CNG, electric vehicles, public transport, and vehicles carrying essential goods/services. Vehicles carrying construction materials are also banned.

News Article:

Delhi Cracks Down on Air Pollution with New Vehicle Restrictions

New Delhi, December 18, 2025 – In a bid to combat escalating air pollution, Delhi authorities have initiated a comprehensive crackdown, enforcing a ban on non-Delhi registered private vehicles below BS-VI emission standards and the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule, effective today.

The measures, implemented on Thursday, aim to significantly reduce vehicular emissions contributing to the city’s poor air quality. Fuel stations across Delhi are now required to deny fuel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. Authorities are employing a combination of Automatic Number Plate Reader (ANPR) cameras, voice alerts at fuel pumps, and police personnel to ensure compliance.

“We have deployed 580 police personnel at 126 checkpoints, including border crossings, to enforce these new regulations,” stated a Delhi official. “Additionally, Transport Department teams are stationed at petrol pumps and border points.”

Exemptions to the entry ban are in place for vehicles running on CNG or electric power, public transportation, and vehicles transporting essential commodities or providing essential services. Vehicles carrying construction materials are also prohibited under existing GRAP IV restrictions.

The stringent measures come amidst growing public concern over Delhi’s air quality, which often reaches hazardous levels during the winter months. The effectiveness of these new regulations in curbing pollution remains to be seen, but authorities are hopeful that they will contribute to a noticeable improvement in air quality for Delhi residents.

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