Delhi Revises ECC Rates for Commercial Vehicles from April 2026

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi has revised the Environment Compensation Charge for Delhi-bound commercial vehicles following the Supreme Court order dated 12 March 2026 in the matter of M.C. Mehta v. Union of India. The revision has been approved based on the recommendations of the Commission for Air Quality Management.

Under the revised structure, ECC for Category 2 Light Duty Vehicles and Category 3 Two Axle Trucks has increased from Rs 1400 to Rs 2000. For Category 4 Three Axle Trucks and Category 5 Four Axle Trucks and above, the charge has increased from Rs 2600 to Rs 4000.

The revised ECC rates will become effective from 1 April 2026. Further, the charges will increase by 5% every year and will be rounded off to the nearest Rs 10 in line with Supreme Court directions and CAQM recommendations.

The collection, enforcement, and implementation process will be handled by the concerned authorities as per the approved compliance mechanism.