How to Download PUC Online in India: In order to address rising pollution levels across the globe, many countries have opted for a standardized rule for permissible emission levels for motor vehicles. Under this rule, all motor vehicles are subjected to a test where their emission levels must meet the emission standards set by the authorities. Once the vehicle passes the test, it receives a vehicle pollution certificate or PUC certificate.
This is done to ensure that they can run safely on the roads without contributing to air pollution. Different vehicle classes must apply for different PUC vehicle certificates. Find out more about the bicycle emission certificate, the car and heavy vehicle emission certificate, the application process and the fines if your vehicle does not meet the emission standards.
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How to download PUC online?
Let's see how you can actually download your PUC online with these simple and straightforward instructions.
Step #1: First go to Parivahan Sewa website (Link: https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/) on your phone or PC.
Step #2: Head to the PUC option on the website.
Step #3: Next, you will need to enter the vehicle registration number and then the last five digits of the chassis number. You will also be asked to enter a captcha. Please provide all information before submitting.
Step #4: If all the information checks out, your PUC should be available online and ready to download within seconds.
Step #5: If you are on your computer, just press the “Print P” button and you will be able to download without going through the options provided by the website itself.
How to get PUC certificate offline?
It is a traditional method where you can get PUC certification offline. Here is the tutorial.
Step #1: First, take your vehicle to a nearby testing center (or gas station with an authorized PUC station).
Step #2: Ask the operator to analyze your vehicle's emission levels.
Step #3: Pay and you will get a certificate valid for such and such dates that will also be mentioned on it.
What is the validity of the PUC certificate?
It is ordered to repeat the pollution level checks from time to time. In terms of validity, the new vehicle gets one year of PUC certification. Your dealer will take care of the first year, while you will have to renew it at one-year intervals. On the other hand, older vehicles are required to renew their PUC every six months until the vehicle's emissions exceed the guidelines mandated by the Motor Vehicles Act 1989.
What are the penalties for not producing a PUC?
Under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act 1989, there is a penalty for failure to produce a PUC certificate. It is INR 1000 for first offender and INR 2000 for subsequent offenders.
Standards for vehicle pollution control
The permitted levels of carbon emissions depending on the type of vehicle are as follows: