No petrol, diesel or CNG, plus Rs 10,000 fine for missing PUC certificate: Gurugram rolls out strict new fuel rules; 300 cameras to monitor vehicles

Vehicle owners in Gurugram may soon find it difficult to refuel if their vehicles do not have a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The district administration has announced stricter pollution control measures, making a valid PUC certificate mandatory for purchasing petrol, diesel and CNG. The Gurugram Deputy Commissioner's office shared the announcement on X, with the message: "NO PUC – NO FUEL!"

Under the new guidelines, petrol pumps will be required to check whether a vehicle has a valid emission certificate before dispensing fuel. The move is aimed at ensuring better compliance with pollution control regulations and discouraging vehicles that fail to meet prescribed emission standards.

300 ANPR cameras to be installed at Gurugram petrol pumps

The district administration plans to install 300 Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at petrol pumps across Gurugram in the first phase. The installation process is scheduled to begin on November 15, 2026.


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These cameras will automatically capture vehicle registration numbers and check the validity of their PUC certificates through an online database.

Until the automated system becomes operational, petrol pump operators will have to manually verify PUC certificates before supplying fuel.

The administration has also directed petrol pumps to display warning boards in both Hindi and English so that motorists are aware of the requirement.

Rs 10,000 penalty for violating PUC guidelines

Petrol pump operators have been instructed to follow the pollution control directions strictly. According to the district administration's announcement, non-compliance may attract a penalty of up to Rs 10,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act.

DTO and Secretary, Regional Transport Authority (RTA), Sanjeev Singhla has directed petrol pump operators to ensure that the guidelines issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) are followed.

The administration has also appealed to vehicle owners to renew their PUC certificates on time and contribute towards improving air quality in Gurugram.

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Gurugram AQI crosses 300

The stricter checks come as Delhi-NCR continues to struggle with deteriorating air quality. A thick layer of smog has covered several areas, while pollution levels have remained a major concern across the region.

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, Gurugram recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 324 on Sunday morning, placing it in the very poor category. Noida reported an AQI of 313, while Faridabad stood at 311. Ghaziabad recorded 294 and Greater Noida 283.

In Delhi, Anand Vihar registered an AQI of 365, also in the very poor category.

Several monitoring stations in the national capital, however, reported readings in the severe category at 7 am.

IIT Delhi recorded the highest AQI among the listed locations at 425, followed by ITO at 415. Commonwealth Sports Complex registered 403, while Delhi University's North Campus and Pusa both recorded 402. Burari Crossing reported an AQI of 400.

Other locations also witnessed high pollution levels:

• Punjabi Bagh: 386
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU): 383
• Akshardham Temple: 365
• Anand Vihar: 365
• RK Puram: 339
• Okhla Phase-2: 330
• Maidan Garhi: 325

The readings underline the continuing air quality challenge across the National Capital Region.

What does the PUC certificate mean for vehicle owners?

A Pollution Under Control certificate confirms that a vehicle has undergone an emission test and meets the prescribed pollution standards at the time of testing.

Under the Gurugram administration's announced measures, motorists will need to ensure that their certificates remain valid if they want to purchase fuel.

The administration's appeal is clear: "Get your PUC certificate renewed on time and contribute towards cleaner air and a pollution-free Gurugram."

With automated number plate checks planned at fuel stations, vehicle owners may need to pay closer attention to their PUC renewal dates to avoid inconvenience.

IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms in several parts of India

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country. Weather conditions are expected to vary across regions over the coming days.

The weather outlook comes as Delhi-NCR continues to face concerns over poor air quality, with residents hoping for a change in conditions.