Will the PUC certificate be valid for 6 months or one year? How is this determined based on the vehicle?

Many people don't get a PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate. This causes them problems, and they can face fines of several thousand rupees if caught by the police.

The PUC certificate, also known as the pollution certificate, is mandatory for all vehicles. It is directly related to our environment. Many people don't know when and why it's needed. Today, we will give you complete information about it.

When you buy a car, you receive several documents, but the PUC is a certificate that you have to obtain yourself. Getting it is very important for everyone.

All vehicles have a standard limit for the amount of smoke they can emit. As a vehicle gets older, it starts emitting more smoke.

This further pollutes the environment. Currently, the government is paying more attention to this, as it is working to control pollution.

The PUC certificate is issued based on the vehicle. If you have a new car, you can drive it without a pollution certificate for 12 months.

After 12 months, you need to get your PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate checked within 6 months. After that, you need to obtain a new certificate. You can also get it online.

You can get your PUC certificate at your nearest RTO office or petrol pump. If you are caught driving without a PUC certificate, you may have to pay a fine of up to ₹10,000.

It's worth noting that PUC certificates for BS3 vehicles are valid for 3 to 6 months, while PUC certificates for BS4 and BS6 vehicles are valid for 6 months to one year.

The validity period of the PUC certificate is determined by your state. For example, in Delhi, most PUC certificates are valid for 3 to 6 months, while in Uttar Pradesh, a PUC certificate valid for 6 months to one year is easily available.