Starting today (July 1), Delhi has implemented a major measure to combat vehicular pollution by stopping fuel supply to all end-of-life (EOL) vehicles. This directive follows the orders issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). 

Meanwhile, a notice has been put up at petrol pumps in Delhi stating: "Fuel will not be dispensed to end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) – 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles from July 1, 2025." In addition, CCTV cameras and public address systems have been installed to monitor and enforce compliance.

Petrol will no longer be dispensed to vehicles older than 15 years and diesel to those older than 10 years, as part of the city's broader efforts to improve air quality.

One traffic police officer will be stationed at each of the 350 identified petrol pumps to monitor and prevent the refuelling of vehicles that have exceeded their prescribed lifespan.

The Transport Department has laid out a comprehensive deployment plan to enforce the fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles. This strategy includes coordinated efforts from the Transport Department, Delhi Police, Traffic Police, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). According to the plan, Delhi Police will be stationed at fuel stations numbered 1 to 100. The Transport Department will deploy 59 dedicated enforcement teams at fuel stations numbered 101 to 159. MCD teams will also be present at various fuel outlets to support enforcement efforts.

The traffic personnel will have the power to impound the vehicles or issue a challan to the owner of the ELV vehicle. Apart from this, two police personnel will be deployed at each petrol pump to maintain law and order during the enforcement drive