Rajasthan, Delhi top the charts for PUC violation fines

India Dec 05, 2025

In the past five years, Indian authorities collected a massive ₹330 crore in fines from vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates.
Rajasthan and Delhi led the way, racking up ₹102 crore and ₹78 crore in penalties.
Over 5.7 lakh vehicles—private and commercial—were caught without their PUCs.

Why does this matter?

With air pollution getting worse, the government is cracking down on rule-breakers using tech like high-res cameras and FASTag data at toll plazas to spot violators instantly.
It's a big push to make sure everyone keeps their emissions in check—and if you're driving around without a valid PUC, chances are you'll get an e-challan before you know it.