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Delhi PUCC Prosecutions Jump 40% in 2025 Amid Severe Pollution Fight

Prosecutions for Pollution Under Control Certificate violations in Delhi surged by over 40% in 2025, reaching nearly 8.63 lakh cases. The sharp increase is attributed to intensified enforcement at the city's border points and round-the-clock deployment of traffic personnel. This enforcement drive coincides with repeated spells of 'poor' and 'severe' air quality, where vehicular emissions are a major contributor. Authorities state these checks, conducted under CAQM and GRAP directives, will continue as a key measure to curb pollution.

Key Points: Delhi PUCC Cases Surge 40% in 2025 as Pollution Enforcement Intensifies

  • Over 40% surge in PUCC prosecutions
  • 8.6 lakh cases filed in 2025
  • Intensified checks at Delhi borders
  • Part of broader GRAP anti-pollution measures
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PUCC prosecutions surge over 40 pc in 2025 amid persistent Delhi pollution

Prosecutions for Pollution Under Control Certificates in Delhi soared over 40% to 8.6 lakh cases in 2025 as authorities ramp up vehicle checks.

"Traffic police are deployed extensively at the bordering areas of Delhi, which led to a significant increase in prosecutions. - Dinesh Kumar Gupta"

New Delhi, Jan 9

As Delhi continues to battle chronic air pollution, enforcement action against polluting vehicles has intensified sharply.

Prosecutions for violations related to Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) recorded a surge of over 40 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year, reflecting stricter monitoring and enforcement by traffic authorities.

Official data show that PUCC-related prosecutions rose from 5,97,772 cases in 2024 to 8,62,944 in 2025 -- an increase of 2,65,172 cases within a single year.

Additional Commissioner of Police, Traffic, Dinesh Kumar Gupta, said the rise was primarily due to intensified enforcement at Delhi's border points and round-the-clock deployment of traffic personnel.

"Traffic police are deployed extensively at the bordering areas of Delhi, which led to a significant increase in prosecutions," Gupta said, adding that the deployment was carried out as per directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

The spike in enforcement coincided with repeated spells of 'poor' and 'severe' air quality in the national capital, where vehicular emissions remain one of the major contributors to pollution levels.

Officials said frequent roadside checks and sustained drives against vehicles operating without valid PUCCs played a key role in the higher number of cases.

A senior Delhi Traffic Police official also said that special health camps were organised for traffic personnel deployed on ground duty during the winter months, when pollution levels typically peak.

"The medical reports did not reveal anything alarming. Masks are also being provided to traffic police personnel at regular intervals to safeguard their health," the official said.

Authorities maintained that enforcement and monitoring efforts would continue as part of broader measures to curb vehicular pollution and improve air quality in the Capital.

Delhi's air quality was continuously deteriorating, so the government implemented different stages of GRAP. This resulted in extensive checking at the Delhi border, restrictions on polluting vehicles, and thousands of fines. Trucks, buses, and light vehicles were all checked to improve Delhi's air quality.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While enforcement is good, this feels like treating the symptom, not the disease. What about improving public transport so people don't *need* to use old, polluting vehicles? The Metro is great but last-mile connectivity is still a huge issue.
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Rohit P
My father is a traffic policeman. I'm glad they mentioned the health camps and masks. These guys are breathing that toxic air for 8-12 hours a day. Respect to them! 👏 The prosecution numbers are high, but at what cost to their health?
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Ananya R
Over 8.6 lakh cases! That's a staggering number. It shows how widespread the problem is. But I hope the process for getting a PUCC is made easier and more transparent. Sometimes the centers themselves are the problem, creating a vicious cycle.
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Karthik V
Good step, but what about vehicles from neighboring states? Delhi can't fight this battle alone. The article says checks at borders increased, which is crucial. We need a coordinated regional approach, not just Delhi police doing all the heavy lifting.
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Priya S
As a mother, I welcome any measure that makes the air cleaner for my children. The AQI has been scary. But enforcement must be consistent, not just a winter phenomenon when pollution makes headlines. We need this vigilance year-round.

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