Odisha Government Extends 'No PUCC, No Fuel' Rule Until March: What You Need to Know

In a recent announcement, the Odisha government has extended the 'No PUCC, No Fuel' mandate until March 2025. This decision aims to ease the burden on vehicle owners who have struggled to secure their Pollution Under Control Certificates by the previous deadline. Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena emphasized the importance of public convenience in this extension, which prohibits petrol stations from supplying fuel to vehicles without valid certificates. Read on to learn more about the implications of this policy change.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 31, 2025, 15:19 IST

Extension of Fuel Policy in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced an extension of the 'No PUCC, No Fuel' policy until March, allowing vehicle owners additional time to secure a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).

Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena stated that this decision was made to accommodate the public's needs and the challenges faced by drivers in obtaining PUCCs before the previous deadline of February 1.

Under this policy, petrol stations are prohibited from dispensing fuel to vehicles lacking a valid PUCC. The State Transport Authority confirmed that this extension aims to minimize public inconvenience and facilitate a smoother rollout of the policy throughout the state.