Delhi's 'No PUCC, No Fuel' Rule: Dealers Flag Legal, Safety, Tech Hurdles

• Delhi implements "No PUCC, No Fuel" rule from Dec 18, 2025, banning fuel sales without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate to combat air pollution.
• The rule coincides with a ban on non-Delhi BS-VI vehicles, increasing enforcement burden on fuel retailers.
• Delhi Petrol Dealers’ Association (DPDA) supports the anti-pollution goal but highlights legal, law-and-order, and technical challenges.
• DPDA warns that refusing fuel for an essential commodity like petrol/diesel could lead to legal action against dealers without formal decriminalization.
• Dealers also cite outdated emission-checking technology, lack of real-time data, and potential for public disorder as major implementation hurdles.

Why It Matters: Delhi's 'No PUCC, No Fuel' rule faces significant operational and legal challenges from petrol dealers.