Delhi Imposes Rs 68 Lakh in Pollution Fines
Delhi authorities imposed penalties totalling Rs 68.4 lakh and denied entry to 1,539 vehicles on the first day of the capital’s Winter Action Plan, which came into effect on November 1, 2026. The enforcement drive targeted polluting vehicles, invalid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) and construction dust violations as the government stepped up measures to tackle winter air pollution.
Delhi Turns Back 1,539 Vehicles at Border Checkpoints
The Delhi Traffic Police and Transport Department inspected 14,930 vehicles at various entry points, turning back approximately 10.31% for violating restrictions.
Authorities also issued 127 challans and impounded 62 vehicles under the entry restrictions, imposing fines amounting to Rs 2 lakh.
Vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards are prohibited from entering the capital until January 31, 2027.
Electric vehicles, CNG-powered vehicles and those providing essential services remain exempt from the restrictions.
Pollution Certificate Violations Attract Rs 56.6 Lakh Fines
Enforcement teams issued 566 challans for vehicles operating without valid pollution certificates, resulting in penalties of Rs 56.6 lakh.
The Delhi Traffic Police accounted for 493 challans worth Rs 49.3 lakh, while the Transport Department issued 73 challans involving Rs 7.3 lakh.
Officials also inspected 300 construction sites and identified dust-control violations at 32 locations.
The inspections resulted in 17 closure directions, 19 show-cause notices and environmental compensation totalling Rs 9.8 lakh.
Delhi Introduces Work-From-Home and Parking Restrictions
The Winter Action Plan includes additional measures to reduce pollution during the colder months.
Government and private offices have been directed to limit physical attendance to 50% between November 1 and January 31, except for essential services.
Parking charges at authorised facilities have also been doubled until February 28.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa urged residents and businesses to comply with vehicle emission standards, entry restrictions and construction dust regulations.
