Diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years are no longer allowed to refuel in Delhi. A total of 350 petrol stations have been chosen to enforce this rule, and old vehicles can be seized if drivers do not follow it.

This rule was introduced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), along with the Delhi Transport Department, Delhi Police, and traffic officers, to reduce air pollution in the city. A detailed plan has been made to make sure the rule is followed. The first 100 petrol stations with the most old vehicles will be checked by the police. The Transport Department will handle 59 stations. Another 91 important stations will be watched by joint teams from the police and Transport Department. The last 100 stations will be monitored by staff from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

These teams can take away vehicles or fine owners if they try to refuel old vehicles. This rule is supported by a 2018 Supreme Court order and a 2014 National Green Tribunal decision that banned parking vehicles older than 15 years in public places.

To support these actions, the Delhi government has created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Petrol stations must record every time they refuse to give fuel to an old vehicle. They also have to put up signs saying: "Fuel will not be given to End of Life Vehicles — i.e. 15 years old Petrol and CNG and 10 years old Diesel from 01.07.2025." These signs will remind vehicle owners about the new rule.

All petrol stations must follow the CAQM rules and train their staff properly. Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems will be used to check if vehicles follow the rule. The Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (DTIDC) will make sure these systems work well. These technology-based steps help track compliance in real-time.

According to the VAHAAN database, Delhi has about 62 lakh old (End of Life) vehicles, including 41 lakh two-wheelers and 18 lakh four-wheelers. Nearby NCR areas in Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan have another 46 lakh old vehicles. This shows how big the problem is in the region. Petrol stations that break these rules can be fined under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Reports about stations not following the rule must be sent every week to the CAQM and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to take further action. This system ensures strict rule enforcement.