Over 2.7 lakh vehicle owners fined in Delhi for driving sans PUC certificate since January 1

New Delhi: Delhi Traffic Police has issued over 2.70 lakh challans to vehicle owners for driving without a pollution under control (PUC) certificate between January 1 and October 31 this year, the highest in three years, official data showed.

A total of 2,78,772 challans were issued for PUC violations till October 31 this year, compared to 2,32,885 in 2023 and 1,64,638 in 2022 during the period under review, the data showed.

The police also seized 3,908 end-of-life petrol and diesel vehicles in 2024, compared to 528 last year and 1,147 in 2022.

A fine of Rs 10,000 is imposed on motorists for not having a valid PUC certificate. The challans are processed in courts.

A Delhi Traffic Police official said that more than 47,000 PUC challans were issued during a special drive in October.

"The special drive was conducted at different locations, including the ITO Chowk, Peeragarhi, Ashram Chowk, Anand Vihar and Mehrauli, during which more than 47,000 motorists were caught without pollution certificate or with expired documents," he said.

A total of 4,55,808 challans have been issued for violating traffic norms so far this year, compared to 4,70,771 in 2023 and 3,58,067 in 2022, the official said.

"The department also sent 9,35,654 notices to those found violating traffic norms. The figures stood at 10,86,277 in 2023, and 9,97,044 in 2022," he added.

According to the data, the Delhi Traffic Police towed 1,63,399 vehicles so far this year, 1,60,799 vehicles last year, and 1,33,800 vehicles in 2022.