Chartered Accountant Arjun Tandon called out the Delhi government for threatening jail time and a ₹10,000 fine if drivers miss renewing their Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).
He shared his frustration online after getting a warning message, especially since Delhi's air quality index (AQI) is already a worrying 400.
Online users split on PUCC enforcement
Tandon's post quickly got people talking: some agreed the penalties feel harsh and wondered if it's more about collecting fines than fighting pollution.
Others felt strict rules are needed to tackle Delhi's pollution crisis.
A user said these penalties are meant to make sure vehicles meet emission standards, but many users pointed out that enforcement seems inconsistent, with some polluting vehicles still slipping through.