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No Petrol, No Diesel! These Vehicles Banned From Refuelling In Delhi
Starting July 1, diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles over 15 years will be prohibited from refuelling at any fuel station in Delhi, regardless of their registration state. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced this measure to combat air pollution in the capital.
The CAQM had previously directed fuel stations to cease selling fuel to end-of-life (EOL) vehicles from July 1. This rule applies universally, not just to those registered in Delhi. "People often register their vehicles outside Delhi to avoid these rules, but this will now be discouraged," stated Virendra Sharma, a technical member of CAQM.
Implementation of ANPR Cameras
Delhi has equipped 500 out of its 520 fuel stations with Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. The remaining stations will have them installed by June 30. These cameras will scan vehicle number plates and verify their age using the VAHAN database. If a vehicle is too old, alerts will be sent to the control room and enforcement teams.
If an outdated vehicle is detected, it may be impounded or sent for scrapping under the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) Rules. Fuel stations must refuse service to such vehicles. Officials caution that any station disregarding this rule will face legal consequences.
Expansion to NCR Cities
From November 1, this system will extend to five high-traffic NCR cities: Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, and Sonipat. All fuel stations in these areas must install ANPR cameras by October 31. The rest of the NCR has until March 31, 2026, with fuel bans commencing on April 1, 2026.
Delhi has approximately 62 lakh old vehicles, including 41 lakh two-wheelers. Across the NCR, there are around 44 lakh such vehicles. These older models significantly contribute to air pollution. Despite previous orders from the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal, removing old vehicles has been slow.
Enforcement Measures
To enforce compliance, 100 teams comprising traffic police and transport officials have been deployed. They will utilise road surveillance and smart traffic systems to identify violators. This stringent regulation represents one of the most significant efforts in Delhi-NCR to tackle air pollution caused by ageing vehicles.
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