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Time of India
24-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tech glitch holding up pollution certs for vehicles with pending challans: Govt
Guwahati: Vehicles with pending traffic challan compliance are not being issued Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) due to a deficiency in the software, the state transport department said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This came to the fore during the hearing of a petition filed by the Metropolitan Transports Association and one Manoj Kumar Thakuria regarding the issue. The court took note that the ministry of road transport and highways brought certain amendments through a notification issued in Sept 2020 in the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. It noted that one of such amendments provides that if a challan is due beyond the specified time period, except in the case of offences instituted for prosecution by the court, then applications with respect to the licences of offenders or registration of motor vehicles mentioned in the challans shall not be processed by the licensing authority or the registering authority, except applications relating to permits, fitness, and taxes of motor vehicles. In sum and substance, the court stated, the amendment ensures that traffic challans are complied with, and during the period when the challans remain pending compliance, there could be no registration of the vehicle mentioned in the challan or renewal of the licence of the offender. However, the court said a motor vehicle to be plied on roads requires many other certifications, including the PUCC. The contention of the petitioners is that during the pendency of the compliance of challans, the PUCCs are not being granted. The court said it appears that the software developed by NIC does not capture the PUCC certification. A clarification was issued by the road transport ministry in May last year, reaffirming that there is no legal restriction on issuing PUCCs to vehicles with fines, and states and the union territories were requested to implement the updated PUCC software with version 2.0. The court of Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Michael Zothankhuma said the amended rules do not proscribe the issuance of a PUCC during the pendency of the challan compliance. "RKD Choudhury (Deputy Solicitor General of India ) submits that he shall take instructions and shall get back to this court on the next date," the court added, listing the matter on Aug 14.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Delhi fuel ban: Only 80 end-of-life vehicles seized amid low turnout
Only 80 end-of-life vehicles were seized on the first day of Delhi's newly enforced fuel ban targeting overage vehicles, with officials attributing the low number to reduced vehicle turnout at fuel stations. According to official records, Delhi has approximately 60.14 lakh deregistered EoL vehicles, of which a significant number remain in active use. ( Sanchit Khanna/HT) Effective since July 1, the ban prohibits fuel stations across the National Capital from dispensing petrol or diesel to end-of-life (EoL) vehicles, defined as petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years. The measure, spearheaded by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and enforced by the Delhi Transport Department, aims to curb vehicular emissions and improve the city's deteriorating air quality. "A total of 80 vehicles were impounded altogether by all agencies," Delhi Transport Commissioner Niharika Rai told ANI. When asked why the number is relatively low, Rai said, "Vehicles came out less only today." She refused to comment on whether the number is expected to rise. According to official records, Delhi has approximately 60.14 lakh deregistered EoL vehicles, of which a significant number remain in active use. Data from the VAHAN database indicates that the city has over 62 lakh EoL vehicles, including 41 lakh two-wheelers and 18 lakh four-wheelers. The latest enforcement drive, based on Direction No. 89 issued by CAQM on April 23, 2025, mandates fuel station operators to deny fuel, display mandatory signage, and report non-compliance weekly. Violations by fuel stations may lead to penalties under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, while EoL vehicles caught refueling face impoundment and legal action. The implementation is backed by an advanced Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system installed at 498 fuel stations and three ISBTs. These cameras instantly scan license plates and verify details via the centralised VAHAN database. Non-compliant vehicles are flagged, fuel denied, and alerts sent to enforcement agencies for further action including impoundment and scrapping. Between June 1 and June 23, 2025, over 77.8 lakh vehicles were screened using the ANPR system, identifying 1.36 lakh as end-of-life. Additionally, 8.05 lakh vehicles renewed their Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) during the same period. Speaking on the initiative, Special CP Traffic Management Ajay Chaudhary said, "We have seized 16 vehicles, mostly two-wheelers, from petrol stations for violating the fuel ban. The awareness generated through media and public outreach has led to a lower turnout of EoL vehicles." The enforcement drive will expand to Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, and Sonipat from November 1, while the rest of the NCR will follow from April 1, 2026. Over 100 dedicated enforcement teams from the Delhi Transport Department are monitoring real-time data to target fuel stations with high EoL vehicle visits and ensure compliance.
India Gazette
01-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Impractical step, BJP does not know how to run govt: AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj on no fuel for end-of-life vehicles in Delhi
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Reacting to Delhi's fuel ban on diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years from today, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said that this step was impractical and the BJP did not know how to run the government. Saurabh Bharadwaj said, 'Didn't they have any other way of stopping old vehicles? Now that the Monsoon has hit Delhi, will they conduct a pilot project for artificial rain? You've (BJP) filled in small potholes but left the larger ones as they are. Owners of Petrol Pump Associations say that this step is impractical. Will the petrol pump operator fight with the customer to stop giving petrol to them? They (BJP) don't know how to run the government.' He further alleged that for the next 5 years, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will keep accusing the Aam Aadmi Party. 'After 5 years, CM Rekha Gupta will say that we could not do anything because Arvind Kejriwal did not work accordingly in the past. When there was the Kejriwal government, he never blamed former CM Sheila Dikshit for any work not done,' he added. From today, 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.' (ANI)
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- 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
21-06-2025
- 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)
