The Delhi Transport Department has intensified its monitoring of vehicles with expired Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC). Currently, 25 petrol pumps across the city are equipped with AI-enabled cameras that automatically issue challans (fines) to vehicles without valid PUCC when they refuel. Over 22,000 vehicles have already been fined through this system.
Initially, cameras were installed at four petrol pumps, including Model Town and Bhajanpura, as part of a pilot project. After its success, in March, the system was linked with the vehicle registration database (Vahan software), enabling seamless detection of vehicles with expired pollution certificates.
How the System Works
According to a senior official from the Delhi Transport Department, vehicle owners are first alerted if their PUCC has expired, giving them three hours to get their vehicle checked for pollution. If no action is taken within that time, a challan is issued. The fines can be viewed on the official website www.parivahan.gov.in.
Pollution Check and Challan Data (2024)
| Month | Pollution Checks | Challans Issued |
|---|---|---|
| January-March | 12,47,016 | 22,576 |
| April-July | 12,80,012 | 11,903 |
| August | 3,43,784 | 1,208 |
AI Cameras at Petrol Pumps
AI-enabled cameras are currently installed at 25 petrol pumps in Delhi. These cameras are linked to the vehicle registration database and can read high-security number plates to determine whether a vehicle has a valid pollution certificate. If found invalid, a challan is automatically issued.
Summary of Action
- 22,000 challans have been issued via AI cameras.
- ₹10,000 fine for violators.
- 30 mobile teams have been deployed to further monitor and enforce pollution control measures.
With increasing air pollution in the city, vehicles without valid PUCCs contribute significantly to the problem. The Delhi government has taken a strict stance against such vehicles, ensuring immediate penalties for non-compliance.
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