India, June 19 -- The Delhi government on Friday notified a Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework, outlining a series of pollution-control measures, including mandatory PUCC checks for fuel purchases, restrictions on non-BS-VI commercial vehicles from outside Delhi, and higher parking charges during winter, in a bid to curb seasonal air pollution before air quality deteriorates.

As part of the anti-pollution strategy, the government has also mandated that only vehicles carrying a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will be permitted to purchase fuel from petrol stations in Delhi. Authorities are yet to clarify the duration for which this restriction will remain in force.

Announcing the measures, Delhi Chief Mini...