Delhi Traffic Police has issued over 1.5 lakhs challan for not having a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) till October 15 this year, an officer said on Friday. According to data shared by the police, as many as 1.18 lakh two-wheelers were challenged till October 15, this year, which included 69,190 motorcycles and 49,219 scooters.
Apart from two-wheelers, the traffic cops have challenged 33,754 cars, 1,556 three-seaters, 1,139 ‘Chota Hathis’ (pickups), 795 large goods vehicles, 720 vans, 350 taxis, and 333 trucks that were not able to produce a PUC certificate.
According to traffic cops, they are taking various steps to check and control air pollution in the city, which also includes enforcement of the directions issued by the Supreme Court, High Court, National Green Tribunal, CAQM, CPCB, Environment Department, Delhi government and other authorities to maintain ambient air quality.
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“Air Pollution is a major problem in India, and it is caused by a number of factors, including emissions from vehicles. A valid PUCC certifies that a vehicle has passed a pollution control test and is emitting gases like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides hydrocarbons, etc within the prescribed range,” said the official.
“The vehicles plying without valid PUCC are booked under section 190 (2) Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 & 115 Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, and prescribed punishment are fine of Rs 10,000 including disqualification of license for three months during the first offense,” he added.
“The prosecution against vehicles without pollution certificates is aimed at the safety of the environment in the public interest and the Delhi Traffic Police has started a campaign against vehicles without PUCC through E-Challan Machines. The comparative data of the last four years shows a growing trend of PUCC violations,” said the official.
“There has been a significant increase in the number of challans issued without PUCC during the corresponding period up to October 15, 2023, except during the Covid restriction period in the year 2020. This suggests an increased focus on enforcing pollution control regulations and to ensure vehicles have proper PUCC documentation,” he said.
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