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NEW DELHI: The Delhi government will continue its ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted, Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said.Addressing a press conference Tuesday, Sirsa said the government will maintain strict anti-pollution measures even after the relaxation of GRAP-IV. He added that enforcement agencies have been directed to ensure that no vehicle without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate is allowed to operate in the city.Sirsa said recent inspections exposed gaps in Delhi’s emission testing system. Several PUC centres were found non-functional, while 12 centres were operating with faulty equipment. These centres have been suspended and issued notices. “If anyone is found violating norms, strict action will be taken,” Sirsa said.To strengthen monitoring, the minister said four new vehicle emission testing centres have been approved. Permission has also been granted to open more testing facilities for commercial vehicles.He also announced a major push to restore water bodies in the capital. Sirsa said Delhi has nearly 1,000 water bodies that need attention, and the government has proposed allocating Rs 100 crore for their rejuvenation. Under the policy, vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate are not allowed to refuel at petrol pumps in Delhi. Fuel stations were told to refuse petrol and diesel to such vehicles, and drivers must show a valid PUC certificate while refueling. The rule applied to all vehicles within the city.The action followed ew pollution control rules that took effect on 18 December 2025. The measures affeced car owners across the city, with a stronger impact on those using older vehicles.
