Delhi NCR

Delhi pollution under control centres shut for second day amid strike over fee hike

Published by
Patriot Bureau

Petrol pumps in Delhi saw their pollution under control (PUC) centres closed for the second day in a row on Tuesday due to a strike by petrol dealers opposing the proposed increase in pollution certificate charges.

The Delhi Petrol Dealers’ Association (DPDA) initiated the indefinite strike.

On July 11, the Delhi government announced an increase in pollution under control (PUC) certificate charges for petrol, CNG, and diesel vehicles after 13 years. The hike ranges from Rs 20 to Rs 40.

Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said that the new rates would take effect once the city government issues a notification.

Also Read: Delhi: A culinary odyssey through Asia

The DPDA issued a statement on Sunday, highlighting that the last PUCC rate revision occurred in 2011 after six years, with a more than 70% increase. The current rate hike, after 13 years, is only 35%, while operational expenses for PUC centres have surged significantly, with wages tripling from 2011 to 2024.

A Transport Department official mentioned that the hike was proposed considering both customers and petrol dealers.

Officials said there are approximately 945 PUC centres in Delhi, with about 600 located at petrol pumps. (With inputs from PTI)

Patriot Bureau

Published by
Patriot Bureau

Recent Posts

Delhi: Scooter rider injured after being hit by car near Rithala Metro Station; driver absconding

A 35-year-old scooter rider was injured after a car hit him near Rithala Metro Station,…

January 12, 2026

‘Bloom at Dusk’: a solo exhibition by Jodhaiya Bai Baiga

The exhibition is presented in association with the Ashish Swami Centre for Arts and the…

January 12, 2026

Delivery worker assaulted by store owner in east Delhi for using perfume; case registered

The police took cognisance of the matter and initiated legal action after receiving information about…

January 12, 2026

I back myself to counter-attack now rather than just trying to play the situation: Kohli

Kohli was adjudged the Player of the Match for his masterly knock which set up…

January 12, 2026

‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ take top honours at Golden Globes

“One Battle After Another” won best film, comedy, supporting female actor for Teyana Taylor and…

January 12, 2026

Delhi Police arrests three more in Turkman Gate clashes, total 16 held

Police have invoked provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to rioting and obstructing public…

January 12, 2026