Delhi activates its Winter Action Plan to tackle air pollution, moving from general anti-pollution measures to stricter enforcement with financial penalties and border checks. On the first day, authorities collect about Rs 68.4 lakh in fines and environmental compensation.
Outlets report that the transport sector is hit first through entry restrictions on vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet the BS-VI (Euro-6) emission standard. Reports say inspectors check vehicle registrations and emission compliance at city borders, with around 1,500 vehicles turned back. Low-tonnage vehicles face scrutiny as well, including two- and three-wheelers.
Coverage also highlights document-based penalties. Authorities issue large numbers of fines tied to Pollution Under Control (PUCC) certificates for missing or invalid documents, along with additional fines tied to violations of entry restriction rules. Across reports, the emphasis remains on day-one figures, vehicle turn-backs, and the categories of penalties.
