After March 31, No Fuel for Vehicles Older than 15 Years in Delhi’s Petrol Pumps

Vehicles older than 15 years will not be allowed fuel at the city’s petrol pumps, after March 31. This measure will follow several other pollution control measures, including the ban of vehicles older than 15 years within Delhi NCR. Delhi Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, decided on the new rules in a meeting with officials of the environment department.

Along with restricting fuel supply to overage vehicles, Sirsa also announced that it will be mandatory for all high-rise buildings, hotels and commercial complexes in the capital to have an anti-smog gun. 

Pollution Control in Delhi

Petrol vehicles over the age of 15 years and diesel vehicles over the age of 10 years are not allowed to apply within Delhi NCR for several years. These vehicles, however, can be sold in other states after procuring a new objection certificate or NOC.

The new rule will be implemented by installing an AI-enabled camera to check for pollution under control (PUC) certificates. These AI-enabled cameras will detect the age of a particular vehicle and the violators will be denied fuel. 

While cameras at the petrol pump already need an upgrade in the system, many others will be installed soon, according to the state government. The government is also planning to phase out nearly 90% of CNG driven public transport buses in Delhi by December 2025. These will be replaced with electric buses to promote cleaner and sustainable transport.