Delhi's anti-pollution drive collects ₹68.4 lakh in fines on Day 1, sends back 1,539 vehicles
To curb air pollution, the Delhi government has imposed restrictions, including a ban on non-Delhi vehicles below BS-VI emission standards till 31, 2027.
Delhi's anti-pollution drive collected ₹68.4 lakh in fines on its first day, sending back 1,539 vehicles. Authorities inspected nearly 15,000 vehicles at various checkpoints, with 10.31% denied entry and directed to border checkpoints. The largest share of fines came from PUCC-related violations, totaling ₹56.6 lakh, while ₹2 lakh was imposed for breaching vehicle entry restrictions.
Construction- and demolition-related violations contributed ₹9.8 lakh in environmental compensation. Restrictions include a ban on non-Delhi vehicles without BS-VI emission standards, effective from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027.
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