Delhi government increases rates for pollution certificates for vehicles; check new prices

The Delhi government on Thursday revised the pollution-checking rates after 13 years. This means that the fees for the issuance of pollution certificates for vehicles have increased.

The revised rates for Petrol, CNG, or LPG two and three-wheelers have been set at ₹80. The revised rates for Petrol, CNG, or LPG four-wheelers have been set at ₹110. For diesel-propelled vehicles, the pollution check rate has been set at ₹140.

Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot said the decision to revise the prices was taken to keep up with the rising costs of pollution checking services, reported PTI.

"In response to the long-pending demands of the Delhi Petrol Dealers Association and to keep up with the rising costs of pollution checking services, we have decided to revise the rates," said Kailash Gahlot.

"We remain committed to maintaining Delhi’s air quality and ensuring that all vehicles meet the required pollution standards," he added.

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Meanwhile, the AQI in Delhi on Thursday stood at 185.0, indicating moderate air quality in the city. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

In recent times, Delhi's AQI has significantly improved after spells of rain and wind in the national capital. Delhi's Air Quality Index was below 100 for seven days in June and has improved further in July due to the rain and wind.

On Wednesday, intermittent spells of light to moderate rain was recorded in the national capital. At the Safdarjung observatory, 10.1mm of rainfall was recorded between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on Wednesday. Palam recorded 25.4mm, Lodhi Road 5mm and Ayanagar 3.9mm during this period. The rain resulted in waterlogging in several areas and caused traffic congestion on the roads.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast “very light” to “light” rain in Delhi on Thursday and issued a “yellow alert”.

With inputs from PTI