NEW DELHI, Dec. 18 -- Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday carried out surprise inspections at several petrol pumps across the national capital to assess the enforcement of the 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy, officials said.
According to official data, a sharp rise has been recorded in the number of PUCCs (polution under control certificates) issued following intensified enforcement.
On December 17, a total of 29,938 PUCCs were issued in Delhi, while another 31,974 certificates were issued by 5:20 pm on December 18, taking the total to over 61,000 in roughly a day. The government expects the surge to continue as more vehicle owners obtain valid certificates before refuelling.
Enforcement data showed that in the past 24 ...