Supreme Court to hear challenge over PUC denial for diesel vehicle older than 10 years

The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition by the owner of a diesel vehicle that is more than 10 years old and was reportedly refused a pollution-under-control (PUC) certificate in Delhi.

According to the report, the vehicle is a Volvo and the owner has challenged the denial before the court. The complaint alleges that authorities did not act in line with a court directive, though the available report does not specify the directive or the authority involved.

The matter brings attention back to the practical impact of rules concerning older diesel vehicles, especially where owners seek to show compliance through an emissions certificate. It also raises concerns, cited in the report, about how long high-value vehicles can remain in use and the financial effect of scrappage.

For Delhi NCR residents with older diesel vehicles, the case is relevant because it may clarify whether a PUC certificate can be issued in such circumstances. However, the report does not say when the Supreme Court will hear the matter or what relief the owner is seeking.