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Delhi No-PUC, No-Fuel Drive: Day-One Checks Varied at Petrol Pumps

Delhi-NCR's no-PUC, no-fuel rule began on 1 Oct 2026. Day-one reports found working cameras but uneven on-ground enforcement, so…

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In this short

  • No-PUC No-Fuel Drive Faces Day-One Gaps — Delhi-NCR's rule began on 1 Oct, but reports found uneven on-ground enforcement.
  • PUC Now Tied To Refuelling — CAQM's Direction No. 101 set the effective date across the NCR.
  • Delhi Campaign Covers 500 Stations — The city campaign uses ANPR-equipped fuel stations to identify vehicles without valid certificates.
  • Cameras Worked, Staff Varied — Reports found scanners active, while visible government officials were not consistent.
  • Verify Before You Refuel — Check the PUC record early and allow time for an update if a test is done at a pump.
  • What Drivers Should Do Next — Read the full explainer on the rule, rollout gaps and practical checks.
  • Get the full breakdown — Sources, numbers and what to watch next.

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