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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
No fuel for end-of-life petrol and diesel vehicles from July 1 in Delhi
A worker holds a nozzle to pump fuel into a two-wheeler vehicle at a Bharat Petroleum oil and fuel station in Kolkata, India, August 7, 2024. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary (REUTERS) Check Offers All end-of-life (EoL) vehicles in Delhi will not be allowed to refuel at fuel stations starting from July 1, 2025. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced the new initiative to crack down on EoL vehicles still plying in the national capital, contributing to the worsening air quality in the region. The EoL vehicles will be identified with the help of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras installed at fuel stations across Delhi. ANPR Cameras: How does it work? The ANPR cameras installed outside fuel stations read the license plate numbers in real-time. The system cross-verifies the registration plate with the Vahan database comprising owner details, fuel type, and vehicle's age. If the system detects the vehicle to be over 10 years (diesel) or 15 years (petrol) of age, it will be flagged as an EoL vehicle. The system will flag the vehicle and alert the fuel station operator to deny refuelling the same. The violation will be logged and shared with the enforcement agencies for further action, including impounding and scrapping the end-of-life vehicle. End-of-Life Vehicles refuelling ban to apply across NCR The CAQM has further announced that the enforcement will extend to Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, and Sonipat from November 1 onwards. Meanwhile, the rest of the National Capital Region (NCR) will follow through by April 1, 2026. CAQM says the ANPR cameras enable real-time recording and tracking vehicle data. A recent report states that about 3.63 crore vehicles have been screened through this system, of which 4.90 lakh vehicles have been identified as end-of-life vehicles. The report further states that 29.52 lakh vehicles renewed their Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC), helping generate fines amounting to ₹ 168 crore. To ensure compliance of the new order, the Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, has deployed 100 teams to actively monitor vehicle data to identify fuel stations that have a higher concentration of EoL vehicles. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 21 Jun 2025, 12:01 PM IST
India Gazette
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Gazette
No fuel for end-of-life vehicles in Delhi from July 1: CAQM
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): From July 1, all End-of-Life (EoL) vehicles identified through Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras installed at fuel stations across Delhi will not be allowed to refuel, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). According to the CAQM, this enforcement will extend to Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, and Sonipat from November 1, while the rest of the National Capital Region (NCR) will implement the restriction from April 1, 2026. CAQM's member Dr Virendra Sharma said ANPR cameras have been installed at 500 fuel stations across Delhi, enabling real-time recording and tracking of vehicle data. To date, 3.63 crore vehicles have been screened through this system, of which 4.90 lakh vehicles have been identified as End-of-Life (EoL). He added that 29.52 lakh vehicles have renewed their Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC), resulting in the generation of challans amounting to Rs 168 crores. To strengthen enforcement, 100 dedicated teams from the Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, are actively monitoring vehicle data to identify fuel stations with the highest number of EoL vehicles and ensure targeted compliance action. Dr Sharma said, 'It is very important to remove old BS standard vehicles to clean the air of Delhi and NCR. These vehicles play a big role in air pollution. Now that a transparent, digital and accountable system is in place, it will also be used at toll centres to make this system more effective. About 100 enforcement teams will work for this.' ANPR cameras have been installed at fuel stations to capture and read license plate numbers in real-time. As a vehicle enters the station, the ANPR system captures its license plate and instantly cross-verifies it with a centralised 'VAHAN' database containing registration details, fuel type, and the vehicle's age. If the system detects that the vehicle exceeds the permissible age limit--10 years for diesel and 15 years for petrol vehicles in Delhi--it is flagged as EoL. Once flagged, the system alerts the fuel station operator to deny refuelling, and the violation is logged and shared with enforcement agencies for further action. Further actions include impounding and scrapping the EoL vehicle. (ANI)
Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Fuel ban, scrapping: How Delhi-NCR plans to get rid of overaged vehicles
From July 1, your vehicle could be denied fuel at a petrol pump in Delhi if it's overage — 10 years for diesel vehicles and 15 years for petrol ones. Classified as End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), these will be automatically flagged through surveillance systems as part of a comprehensive action plan rolled out by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to reduce vehicular pollution in the National Capital Region. The enforcement drive will begin in Delhi and gradually expand to the rest of NCR in phases, as outlined in directions issued by CAQM in April. The central tool in this effort is a network of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, now operational at all 520 fuel stations in Delhi. These systems, linked to the VAHAN database, are designed to detect overaged and non-compliant vehicles in real time. From July 1, when a vehicle enters a fuel station in Delhi, ANPR cameras will scan the licence plate and instantly cross-check details against the VAHAN registry. If the vehicle is flagged as ELV or lacking a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), the system will issue an audio alert to the operator. For example, the alert may say: 'DL XX XX XXXX is an EoL vehicle. Not to be fuelled.' Fuel station staff have been instructed to deny fuel to such vehicles. Enforcement teams comprising officials from the Delhi Transport Department and Delhi Traffic Police will make periodic rounds to monitor compliance. Apart from denying fuel to ELVs flagged by the system, the broader enforcement plan also includes impounding flagged vehicles, scrapping through Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) in NCR, and issuing No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for owners wishing to transfer such vehicles out of Delhi. Key dates in the action plan: – July 1: Enforcement begins in Delhi. – October 31: Plan comes into effect in five High Vehicle Density districts — Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Sonipat. – April 1, 2026: Rest of NCR. As per official data, Delhi has 62 lakh end-of-life vehicles, including 41 lakh two-wheelers and 18 lakh four-wheelers. The rest of the NCR has another 44 lakh ELVs, underscoring the scale of the cleanup exercise. Officials said traffic surveillance cameras and Integrated Command and Control Centres will also be used to monitor road traffic and identify overaged vehicles still in circulation. The enforcement teams will issue penalties and initiate impoundments based on real-time data. This plan is grounded in a series of legal directives: a 2015 National Green Tribunal order prohibiting the use of overaged vehicles; a 2018 Supreme Court ruling upholding this ban; and the 2021 vehicle scrapping policy by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Under current rules, vehicles impounded for a second time will be sent directly to RVSFs. Owners of vehicles from outside Delhi-NCR can be fined Rs 10,000 for four-wheeler ELVs and Rs 5,000 for two-wheeler ELVs. Owners may apply for release within three weeks of impoundment, and authorities are to decide on such applications within seven days. So far, 3.63 crore vehicles have been screened under the ANPR system in Delhi. Of these, 4.90 lakh have been identified as End-of-Life. Since the system's trial launch in December 2024, 29.52 lakh vehicles have renewed their PUCCs, and fines worth Rs 168 crore have been issued for violations. According to Dr Virender Sharma, Member (Technical) at CAQM, the transition to a tech-driven approach was necessary due to poor enforcement under manual systems. 'The orders existed, but implementation was weak. This new system brings real-time, on-ground enforcement through technology,' he said. Dr Sharma added that older vehicles such as BS-III emit up to six times more NOx and 4.5 times more Particulate Matter than BS-VI compliant vehicles, making their removal critical to the region's air quality, especially ahead of the winter smog season. The CAQM has clarified that BS VI-compliant vehicles in petrol, diesel, CNG, and EV categories are widely available and will continue to be allowed on roads. The goal of the plan is to systematically liquidate the most polluting segment of the vehicle fleet, thereby reducing Delhi-NCR's transport sector emissions, it said. In the months ahead, daily enforcement drives will be carried out and reports submitted to the Environment Department, which will forward them to the Commission, as per the guidelines. Vehicles flagged by the ANPR system will face either impoundment or mandatory scrapping, with options for relocation outside NCR available in limited cases. 'It needs no emphasis,' the air monitor said in a statement Friday, 'that the transport sector's contribution to NCR's air pollution is significant. This action plan prioritises the removal of the most polluting vehicles — those built before current emission norms.'
The Print
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Print
Cameras at Delhi pumps detect 4.9 lakh ‘overaged' vehicles, 25 lakh without PUCC
Following directions from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), 500 out of 520 fuel stations in Delhi have installed Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. Of the total, 4.9 lakh were overage or end-of-life (EOL) vehicles — diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years — which are highly polluting. New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) Around 30 lakh out of 3.6 crore vehicles checked through a new system installed at fuel stations in Delhi were found without valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC), leading to fines worth Rs 168 crore, officials said on Friday. These cameras will help stop the sale of fuel to overage vehicles from July 1 by detecting them. Once identified, the system will alert the command centre and enforcement teams from the traffic and transport departments, who may then take action, including impounding the vehicles. 'The installation of cameras began in December. Since then, 3.6 crore vehicles have been screened. Among them, 4.9 lakh were EOL vehicles, and 25.92 lakh were running without valid PUCCs. This led to fines worth Rs 168 crore,' Virinder Sharma, Member (Technical), CAQM, said. The system will be extended to five high-vehicle-density districts near Delhi – Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar and Sonipat – starting November 1. Camera installation in these areas will be completed by October 31. CAQM officials made it clear that the rule applies to all EOL vehicles, regardless of where they are registered in India. 'Our directions do not say that only vehicles registered in Delhi will be denied fuel. Vehicles from outside Delhi-NCR also operate here and add to pollution. Some Delhi residents are registering vehicles in other states to avoid rules, and this must be discouraged,' Sharma said. He added that EOL buses from any part of India will also be tracked through this system. Separate guidelines will be issued to limit their movement in Delhi-NCR. To support enforcement, 100 teams made up of traffic and transport officials have been formed. Fuel stations found breaking the rules will face strict action under the law, Sharma said. CAQM stated that Delhi alone has 62 lakh EOL vehicles, including 41 lakh two-wheelers. The total number of EOL vehicles in the entire NCR is around 44 lakh, with most located in the five high-density districts mentioned earlier. The ANPR system is connected to the national VAHAN database, which helps identify overage vehicles and also those without valid pollution certificates. Fuel stations are required to refuse fuel to such vehicles from the dates specified. PTI GVS VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
04-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Pollution control strategy launched
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday launched the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025, outlining a comprehensive strategy to combat air pollution in the national capital. Emphasizing her vision for a 'clean and healthy Delhi,' the CM unveiled a series of measures aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality across the city. Speaking at the launch event, CM Gupta announced that mist sprayers will be installed in 13 high-pollution zones of Delhi as part of the immediate response measures. She also declared that from November 1, only BS-IV, CNG, and electric vehicles will be allowed to enter the capital, as part of efforts to control vehicular emissions. Construction sites larger than 500 square metres will now be required to register with the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) under the new pollution action plan, to ensure stricter monitoring and adherence to environmental norms. In a major step toward sustainable mobility, the government plans to deploy 2,300 electric autos (e-autos) at metro stations across Delhi, enhancing last-mile connectivity while reducing address concerns around corruption and non-compliance in vehicle emission checks, Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) centers will undergo biannual audits. The Chief Minister also announced the launch of a mass tree plantation drive titled 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (One Tree in Mother's Name), which will commence on June 5, coinciding with World Environment Day. As part of this initiative, 70 lakh saplings are expected to be planted across the city this year. Highlighting the role of science and innovation, CM Gupta revealed that the Delhi government will collaborate with top scientific institutions to implement advanced anti-pollution strategies. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kanpur has been signed to conduct a pilot project based on cloud seeding and artificial rain, aiming to reduce particulate matter in the air. 'Very soon, artificial rain through cloud seeding will be a reality in Delhi,' CM Gupta stated, underlining the government's intent to employ cutting-edge technology in environmental management.
