Delhi's 'No PUC, No Fuel' Rule Stays Post-GRAP-IV Relaxation
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The Delhi government has decided to maintain its 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy for vehicles even after the pollution restrictions under GRAP-IV are lifted. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced this decision at a press conference, stating that anti-pollution measures will continue to be implemented in the national capital. Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be allowed to operate in the city. As part of the intensified efforts to combat rising air pollution levels in Delhi, the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule was introduced on December 18. To address concerns about PUC offices, the government has allocated ₹100 crore for the rejuvenation of water bodies across the city. Inspections revealed that several PUC centers were not operational, and 12 centers were found to have defective equipment, prompting their suspension and issuance of notices. Delhi's air quality has turned severe, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 415 at 3 pm on Tuesday. The city is experiencing dense fog, leading to flight and rail delays. Visibility has dropped to 50 meters, affecting over 200 flights at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and several trains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that the maximum temperature will remain at 22 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will be 9 degrees Celsius. While no color-coded warning has been issued, the IMD expects fog to persist over the next few days, with partly cloudy skies predicted for the next 24 hours and beyond.
