Delhi Mandates PUC for Fuel: No Petrol Without Pollution Certificate!

• Delhi will not dispense petrol or diesel without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) from Thursday.
• Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the decision due to severe air pollution and high AQI levels.
• Only BS-IV grade vehicles from outside Delhi will be allowed entry; heavy fines for trucks carrying construction materials.
• Official data shows a significant increase in PUC challans, with 17% in September and 23% in October.
• Minister Sirsa blamed the previous AAP government for the pollution crisis, stating it cannot be resolved in 9-10 months.

Why It Matters: Delhi implements strict fuel rules requiring PUCC to combat severe air pollution.