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It is no secret that air pollution levels across the country are worsening. As per a report by IQAir, a Swiss air quality tech company, India was the 8th most polluted country in the world in 2022. [1] It is also no secret that emissions from motor vehicles can majorly contribute to air quality going downhill. With an intention to reduce this contribution, the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 has made it mandatory to have a PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate. It is a certificate verifying that the emissions from your vehicle are within the prescribed norms. Just like it is legally necessary to own a valid motor insurance policy, it is mandatory to have a valid PUC certificate as well. Here’s all you need to know about the PUC certificate for your vehicle.
Almost all motor vehicles emit a certain level of carbon emissions. If left unchecked, the increase in the emissions released by a vehicle can increase. It can worsen the vehicle’s overall health and negatively affect the environment as well. The PUC certificate helps ensure that the emissions of any vehicle do not go beyond a certain limit. This may ensure higher fuel efficiency, durability of the vehicle, and a safer environment in the long run. A PUC certificate contains the following information:
Now that a basic understanding of third party bike insurance is has been established, let’s look at how we can obtain one.
One can obtain the PUC certificate by undergoing the emission test at an authorised testing centre. Let’s look at the emission testing process:
Once you have received the certificate, you must carry it when you are driving. A PUC certificate is also important to go ahead with other mandatory aspects, such as renewing your third-party bike insurance policy. You can also get the PUC certificate online.
You can follow the given steps to download the PUC certificate online:
You can also run a search on ‘PUC certificate download’ or ‘pollution certificate download’ to get started on the online process.
To obtain the PUC certificate, the emissions from your vehicle must be within the permissible limits specified for cars and bikes, which are explained in the following tables:
Year of manufacturing | % of Carbon Mono-oxide | Hydrocarbon (measured in PPM) |
Four-Wheeler (pre-Bharat Stage II norms) | 3 | 1500 |
Four-wheeler (pre-Bharat Stage II and subsequent norms) | 0.5 | 750 |
Year of manufacturing | % of Carbon Mono-oxide | Hydrocarbon (measured in PPM) |
2- or 4-stroke two-wheelers (before 31st March 2000) | 4.5 | 9000 |
2-stroke two-wheelers (after 31st March 2000) | 3.5 | 6000 |
4-stroke two-wheelers (after 31st March 2000) | 3.5 | 4500 |
The norms mentioned above may differ for diesel vehicles and old vehicles.
Your PUC certificate can help you have a smoother driving experience, ensure the renewal of your motor insurance policy, and create a better environment for all. Hence, you must get one and ensure its renewal on time. *Standard T&C apply Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation. For more details on benefits, exclusions, limitations, terms, and conditions, please read the sales brochure/policy wording carefully before concluding a sale.
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