Delhi Government Hikes Pollution Certificate Charges After 13 Years
The Delhi government on Thursday increased pollution under check (PUC) certificate charges after a 13-year gap. This development came after the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association put forward a request to hike the charges.
The revised rates will be effective as soon as they are notified by the Aam Aadmi Party government. Speaking with the media, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot stated, “In response to the long-pending demands of the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association and to keep up with the rising costs of pollution checking services, we have decided to revise the rates. This revision is necessary to ensure that pollution-checking stations can continue to operate efficiently and provide quality services to the public. We are ensuring that all vehicles meet the required pollution standards.”
The new rates for PUC certificates for Petrol, CNG, or LPG two- and three-wheelers have been hiked from Rs 60 to Rs 80, while Rs 110 has been set for Petrol, CNG, or LPG four-wheelers and above, from Rs 80. Similarly, the pollution check rate for diesel-propelled vehicles has surged from Rs 100 to Rs 140.
The Delhi Petrol Dealers Association had been advocating for an increase in pollution checking fees, as they had not been revised since 2011. A meeting was held with representatives of the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association on June 20, 2024, where Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot assured them that their demands would be considered.
The Delhi government said, “This increase in rates aims to balance the operational costs of pollution checking stations with the need to maintain accessible services for vehicle owners.”
