New Delhi, April 27 -- Fuel stations across Delhi have begun refusing service to vehicles that do not have a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, as authorities intensify efforts to curb air pollution. Under the new directive, petrol, diesel, CNG, and LPG will be supplied only to vehicles with a valid PUC certificate, with strict enforcement by the authorities.

Vehicles without a PUC face a double whammy, i.e., no petrol or diesel and hefty fines.

Driving without a valid PUC certificate in India can lead to several consequences beyond just a basic fine.

While the central law sets the maximum limit for fines, the actual amount you may have to pay for a pollution certificate challan can vary depending on how strictly rules ar...