Impact: Delhi Govt Suspends 28 PUC Centres, Impounds 100+ Vehicles After India Today Exposé

In this impactful report, India Today’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) exposes glaring violations of GRAP-4 anti-pollution norms in Delhi. The investigation reveals a nexus of corruption at Pollution Under Control (PUC) centres, where certificates are issued without tests for a bribe, and the unchecked operation of banned diesel buses. Following the broadcast, the Delhi government launched a crackdown, suspending 28 PUC centres and impounding over 100 polluting vehicles. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa acknowledged the lapses highlighted by the network.