Delhi GRAP curbs have resulted in 16,827 vehicles being turned back at the capital’s borders since November 1, while enforcement agencies have issued 696 challans and impounded 52 vehicles, according to figures reported by the Times of India. Fines from the border enforcement drive have totalled Rs 1.4 crore through November 9.
The restrictions prohibit the entry of non-Delhi-registered vehicles below BS-VI emission standards. CNG and electric vehicles, along with vehicles covered by specified exemptions, are allowed to enter. The restrictions are scheduled to remain in force until January 31.
Between November 1 and November 9, enforcement teams detected 73,877 vehicles falling under the restricted categories. On November 9 alone, 7,551 such vehicles were detected, 1,099 were turned back and 32 were challaned. No vehicle was impounded that day, while fines of Rs 6.4 lakh were imposed.
Light commercial vehicles formed the largest category of restricted vehicles detected during the period, with 15,393 recorded. Of these, 2,096 were turned back, 76 were challaned and four were impounded. Medium and heavy goods vehicles accounted for 13,839 detections, including 1,890 vehicles turned back, 97 challans and seven impoundments.
Enforcement teams also detected 6,600 light motor vehicles and private cars. Of these, 1,340 were turned back, 382 were challaned and one was impounded. The figures also included 1,215 buses, of which 300 were turned back and three challaned. Among other vehicles, including two- and three-wheelers, 2,649 were detected, with 4,368 turned back, 138 challaned and 40 impounded, according to the reported category-wise data.
The cumulative fines varied sharply across categories. Private cars accounted for Rs 76.4 lakh, followed by other vehicles at Rs 27.6 lakh, medium and heavy goods vehicles at Rs 19.4 lakh, light commercial vehicles at Rs 15.2 lakh and buses at Rs 60,000.
Vehicles on emergency and sovereign duty were recorded separately. Enforcement agencies detected 13,445 vehicles in specified exemption categories during the period, of which 120 were turned back. On November 9, 1,925 exempted vehicles were detected and 32 were turned back; none was challaned or impounded.
The November 9 zone-wise figures recorded 7,628 vehicle detections, 1,036 vehicles turned back and 88 challans. The Northern Range recorded the highest number of detections at 3,903, followed by the Eastern Range at 3,023. The Western, Southern and New Delhi ranges recorded 368, 149 and 185 detections respectively.
Separate enforcement against vehicles without valid pollution under control certificates also continued across Delhi. Between November 1 and November 9, authorities challaned 7,502 vehicles for PUCC violations and imposed fines totalling Rs 7.5 crore. On November 9, 987 vehicles were challaned and fines of Rs 98.70 lakh were imposed.
The reported figures show that the GRAP enforcement operation is combining border screening with city-wide action against vehicles lacking valid pollution certificates. The restrictions and associated enforcement measures remain scheduled to continue through January 31.
