Delhi: Karol Bagh tops list of pollution control certificate violations since January

Data released by the Delhi Traffic Police reveals that between January 1 and April 30, 2024, over a lakh violations related to PUCC were recorded — marking a substantial uptick from 78,169 cases reported in the same period in 2023. This surge signifies a rise of nearly 30% in prosecutions against motorists driving vehicles without valid PUCCs.

Traffic Police also carried out a comprehensive analysis of the top 10 traffic circles in terms of challans issued in 2024. The highest number of violations came from Karol Bagh (4,034). Other areas included Bhajanpura (3,852), Ashok Vihar (3,703), Najafgarh (3,587), Dwarka (3,488), Sarita Vihar (3,420), Nand Nagri (3,268), Punjabi Bagh (3,265), Model Town (3,126), and Tilak Nagar (2,794).

“By identifying these areas, targeted enforcement measures can be implemented to promote adherence to traffic regulations,” said the Delhi Traffic Police in a statement.

“By rigorously monitoring and enforcing PUCC regulations, we aim to cultivate a culture of compliance with emission standards among motorists. It is crucial to recognise that vehicular emissions significantly contribute to air pollution in urban areas such as Delhi. Therefore, cracking down on vehicles without valid PUCCs is imperative to mitigate the adverse environmental effects associated with unchecked emissions,” the police said.