- In Delhi, action is being taken against vehicles without valid pollution-control certificates. What is the fine? Check here…
Attention drivers of Delhi. Driving a car or two-wheeler without a valid pollution-under-control certificate (PUC) will attract heavy fines. And while it has always been mandatory for a vehicle to have a valid PUC, with rising pollution levels in the capital city, the checks have become much more stringent in recent weeks.
According to a recent statement issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), around 54,000 vehicles were fined between October 15 and October 31 for not having a valid PUC. There is a provision of fine for such crime. 10,000 and the vehicle may also be confiscated.
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CAQM also reported that in the two weeks ending October 31, fines were imposed on about 3,900 vehicles that had exceeded their allowable age limit for operation. In Delhi-NCR, there is no ban on petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years. Permission to operate has been granted. This is primarily to ensure that older vehicles that emit more pollutants are kept off city roads.
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Pollution level increases once again in Delhi
Delhi AQI or Air Quality Index has once again reached dangerous levels. Many factors contribute to the city's toxic air ahead of the winter months. From stubble burning and weather conditions to vehicle emissions, all are often blamed for the mix of the deadly PM2.5 and PM 10 cocktail.
While the Central and Delhi governments are encouraging the use of clean-energy vehicles and use of public modes of transport, they are also committed to ensuring that polluting vehicles are kept away. Additionally, the AAP government in Delhi has launched 'Signal On'. Vehicle The 'Off' campaign urges motorists to switch off vehicle ignition until the signal turns green at traffic intersections.
In the past, Delhi has also used a traffic-rationing system called the odd-even traffic rule. However, its success has been a matter of debate because while many say it keeps traffic congestion away, others say it has no positive impact on pollution levels. Critics also argue that it causes more inconvenience to local people.
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First publication date: 04 November 2024, 09:13 AM IST