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Delhi Winter Curbs Start Nov 1
Delhi enforces 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule and bans non-BS6 vehicles from Nov 1.
In brief
Delhi enforces 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule and bans non-BS6 vehicles from Nov 1. Delhi starts winter pollution curbs on Nov 1, banning non-BS6 vehicles and requiring PUC certificates for fuel. Originally reported by mint.
New Winter Curbs Start
Delhi will enforce stricter 'No PUC, No Fuel' checks from November 1, 2026, with ANPR cameras at 500 fuel stations.
“Delhi will enforce stricter 'No PUC, No Fuel' checks from November 1, 2026, with ANPR cameras at 500 fuel stations”
Non-BS6 Vehicle Ban
Non-BS6 vehicles registered outside Delhi will be barred from entering the city until January 31, 2027, under the Winter Action Plan.
“Non-BS6 vehicles registered outside the capital will also be barred until January 31, 2027”
PUC Certificate Requirement
Fuel stations will deny fuel to vehicles without a valid PUC certificate, using ANPR cameras at 500 stations.
“Under the revised enforcement drive, fuel stations across Delhi will not dispense petrol, diesel, cng or lpg to vehicles that do not have a valid puc certificate”
Vehicle Exemptions
Electric vehicles, CNG vehicles, and essential service vehicles are exempt from the entry ban.
“Electric vehicles, CNG vehicles and those used for essential services are exempt”
Parking Fees Double
Parking charges at municipal facilities will double to discourage private vehicle use.
“Parking charges at authorised municipal parking facilities will double to discourage private vehicle use and encourage commuters to consider alternative modes of transport”
Office Timings Change
Municipal offices will operate from 8:30 am to 5 pm, government offices from 10 am to 6:30 pm.
“Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) offices will operate from 8:30 am to 5 pm, while Delhi government offices will function from 10 am to 6:30 pm”
Construction Restrictions
Dust-intensive construction activities will be banned between December 10 and January 20, 2027.
“Dust-intensive construction activities will be prohibited entirely between December 10 and January 20”
Public Transport Push
Residents encouraged to use public transport, including Metro services and electric buses.
“Residents are being encouraged to use public transport, including Metro services and electric buses”
Winter Action Plan Separate
The Winter Action Plan is separate from Stage 1 GRAP pollution restrictions.
“The Winter Action Plan is separate from Stage 1 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)”
Five-Year Collaboration
Delhi and IIT Delhi will collaborate for five years to monitor PM2.5 and PM10 pollution sources.
“The Delhi Cabinet approved a five-year collaboration with IIT Delhi to monitor and analyse the sources of PM2.5 and PM10 pollution”
In short
Delhi starts winter pollution curbs on Nov 1, banning non-BS6 vehicles and requiring PUC certificates for fuel.
