what is puc certificate

A PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate is a mandatory document for every vehicle owner in India. It is issued by authorized emission testing centers across the country and states that the vehicles emission levels are within the permissible levels set by the government. The certificate confirms that the emissions from the vehicle are compliant with the environmental standards established by the government. The PUC certificate is as important as a registration certificate, driving license, and insurance policy. It is a validation document that proves that the emission level of the vehicle is well within the government-permitted level. The certificate is granted to a vehicle that has passed the PUC test, which is conducted to check if the vehicle emissions are in compliance. The certificate is valid for six months for new vehicles. You can get a PUC certificate by visiting an authorized emission testing center offline or through the VAHAN (Parivahan) portal online. You can also get your vehicles PUC tested at any petrol pump or independent PUC testing center in your vicinity.