what is puc certificate of bike

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 confirms that the vehicles emission levels are within the permissible levels set by the government. The certificate is granted to a vehicle that has passed the PUC test, which involves a thorough examination of the vehicles exhaust gas. The certificate is required for every vehicle type, including LPG/CNG/diesel and others. The validity of the PUC certificate for a new bike stands at 1 year, and once it crosses that period, the renewed PUC certificate is valid for 6 months. The certificate is one of the most important documents one carries while driving a vehicle on the road, and it is mandatory to carry it while driving. If a traffic police officer asks for the PUC certificate, an inability to produce it on the spot results in penalties for the vehicle owner. To get a PUC certificate for a bike, one can visit an authorized emission testing center or get it done online through the VAHAN (Parivahan) portal.