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Delhi Bans Non-BS-VI Vehicles as Winter Pollution Plan Starts

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC · How we work

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Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, announced winter pollution control measures starting 1 November 2026.
All 500 fuel stations will enforce a “No PUCC, No Fuel” rule, denying fuel without a Pollution Under Control Certificate.
Dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction are banned 1 Nov 2026–31 Jan 2027, with a total construction ban 10 Dec 2026–20 Jan 2027.
Vehicles registered outside Delhi lacking BS-VI emission standards will be barred from entry from 1 Nov 2026, except CNG and electric vehicles.
Parking fees at unauthorized sites double from 1 Nov 2026 to 28 Feb 2027, while Delhi Metro parking remains exempt.

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Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, announced winter pollution control measures starting 1 November 2026.
All 500 fuel stations will enforce a “No PUCC, No Fuel” rule, denying fuel without a Pollution Under Control Certificate.
Dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction are banned 1 Nov 2026–31 Jan 2027, with a total construction ban 10 Dec 2026–20 Jan 2027.
Vehicles registered outside Delhi lacking BS-VI emission standards will be barred from entry from 1 Nov 2026, except CNG and electric vehicles.
Parking fees at unauthorized sites double from 1 Nov 2026 to 28 Feb 2027, while Delhi Metro parking remains exempt.