India, Nov. 2 -- Delhi enforcement drive under the winter action plan resulted in penalties and environmental compensation amounting to Rs.68.4 lakh on its first day. Authorities inspected close to 15,000 vehicles at various checkpoints, sent back 1,539 vehicles at the city's borders and issued 566 challans for failing to comply with Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) requirements.

To curb air pollution, the Delhi government has imposed several restrictions, including a ban on non-Delhi vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, and a directive prohibiting fuel stations from dispensing fuel to vehicles without a valid PUCC.

Data released by officials up to 5 pm on Sunday showed...