PUC Certificate Status: In light of the rising air pollution in Delhi, the government has made it mandatory for vehicles to have a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. If your certificate has expired, you could face difficulties. Getting fuel at petrol pumps will be difficult, and traffic police may also impose hefty fines.
In fact, many vehicle owners don’t know when their PUC certificate has expired. This often leads to people unknowingly breaking the rules and later facing hefty fines or e-challans. Therefore, it’s important to check whether your vehicle’s PUC is valid in a timely manner to avoid any problems.
What is PUC certificate after all?
A PUC certificate proves that your vehicle’s emissions are within established government and environmental standards. This document is essential for every vehicle owner. Without a valid PUC, traffic police can issue a fine, and now automatic e-challans are being issued in many places.
How to check whether PUC has expired or not?
If you don’t remember when your vehicle’s PUC expires, don’t worry. You can check it online from the comfort of your home.
First of all open the official website of Parivahan Sewa https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/puc or https://puc.parivahan.gov.in/puc/ in your mobile or laptop.
An option related to “PUC Certificate” will be visible on the website, click on it.
Now enter the registration number of your vehicle.
Along with this, you will have to fill the last 5 characters of the chassis number, which are written on your RC.
Enter the captcha code displayed on the screen and proceed further.
By clicking on “PUC Details”, the PUC status of your vehicle will be revealed.
If the certificate is valid, its validity date, emission reading and download option will also be visible.
Checking your PUC certificate takes just a few minutes, but ignoring it can be costly. It’s best to check your status early and renew it immediately if necessary.