Gurugram to Install 300 ANPR Cameras to Strictly Enforce ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ Rule

The city of Gurugram plans to improve its pollution tests for automobiles through the installation of 300 ANPR cameras on petrol pumps from November 15, 2026. The plan seeks to ensure the implementation of the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule by checking for the validity of the PUC certificate through automated means.

Sanjeev Singla, the District Transport Officer and Regional Transport Authority Secretary, has confirmed the plan for the installation of ANPR cameras in the first phase. The authorities have also instructed petrol pump owners to put up warning boards in Hindi and English.

How Will the ANPR Camera System Work?

This new system will link number plate recognition technology with vehicle registration and PUC certificate databases available online.

This system will work in three stages:

• Scanning the number plates: The ANPR cameras will automatically scan the registration number of the vehicles coming to the petrol pumps.
• Online validation: The system will compare the registration number with the available database of PUC certificates.
• Eligibility for fuel: Those vehicles which do not have a pollution certificate will be denied petrol, diesel, and CNG.

However, until the cameras start working, it will be the responsibility of the employees at the petrol pumps to manually validate the PUC certificates.

No PUC, No Fuel Rule Already in Effect Across NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) initiated the rule of ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ in the National Capital Region since October 1, 2026.

As per the rule, vehicles which lack pollution certificates cannot get fuel at petrol pumps and CNG stations.

According to the Gurugram municipal authorities, operators of fuel stations have been asked to keep records of vehicles which do not have pollution certificates. Operators should also put up notice boards in both languages.

What Is the Fine for Driving Without a Valid PUC?

Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, one might face a fine up to ₹10,000 for driving a vehicle without a valid PUC certificate.

Drivers who lack a valid PUC certificate may be advised to get their vehicle tested at authorised PUC testing centres.

It is advisable to renew one’s PUC certificate before going to petrol stations.

How Will the Initiative Help Control Air Pollution?

Vehicle emissions cause particulate pollution and toxic gases in Gurugram, as well as in the larger NCR region. This ANPR-based system is designed to help enforce regulations against vehicles that fail to comply with the mandatory emission certification requirement.

Phase one includes setting up 300 cameras, while subsequent phases will incorporate more fuel stations within the region.

This move demonstrates Gurugram’s move towards pollution monitoring through the use of technology. Its success will be dependent on efficient database integration, functionality of the cameras, and enforcing the PUC requirement.

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