Cuttack, Dec, 30: Motor vehicles without a valid pollution certificate will not be allowed to fill fuel in their tanks. The Commerce and Transport Department has taken strict measures to control vehicles that violate the rules and cause pollution.
Following the instructions of the Departmental Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena and under the supervision of Chief Secretary Usha Padhi, efforts have been initiated in this regard. Letters have been sent to fuel-selling companies. This initiative aims to maintain air quality standards across different districts of Odisha and reduce pollution caused by vehicular transport.
According to motor vehicle laws, it is mandatory for vehicles to have a valid pollution certificate. Vehicles are regularly checked at certified pollution testing centers. Vehicles without valid pollution certificates are subject to legal action.
The importance of pollution certificate verification has also been integrated into the e-detection system at all toll gates. This was stated in a press release issued by the State Transport Authority.