CAQM to roll out only electric L5 3-wheelers in NCR; PUCC enforcement begins Oct 2026

Authorities have been directed to ensure installation, integration and operationalisation of suitable technology-enabled enforcement systems, including ANPR, across Delhi and NCR for effective implementation and monitoring of the directive. The plan lays out phased adoption dates for electric L5 3-wheelers across districts: Delhi from January 1, 2027; High Vehicle Density districts from January 1, 2028; and all remaining NCR districts from January 1, 2029.

The CAQM announced a phased rollout mandating only electric 3-wheelers of the L5 category for registration across the National Capital Region (NCR). Delhi will implement the rule from January 1, 2027; the High Vehicle Density districts of NCR (Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar) will implement from January 1, 2028; all remaining NCR districts from January 1, 2029. From October 1, 2026, no fuel shall be dispensed at fuel stations across NCR for vehicles that do not possess a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), as identified through ANPR or other technology-enabled enforcement mechanisms. Exceptions may be allowed in extraordinary circumstances, such as medical emergencies, law and order duties, disaster response operations, or other notified situations. The authorities will install, integrate and operationalise technology-enabled enforcement systems, including ANPR cameras, for effective monitoring of the directive.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked actions under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect, citing significant improvement in air quality. The Sub-Committee on GRAP noted that AQI levels are likely to remain in the 'satisfactory to moderate' range in the coming days, after review of current conditions and forecasts from IMD and IITM.