To keep a check on the pollution levels during the winter season in the national capital, the Delhi transport department has asked vehicle owners to carry valid pollution under control certificates or PUC certificates. Drivers in Delhi must carry PUC certificates to avoid facing penal actions such as suspension of driving license for three months.
If caught without a valid PUC certificate, vehicle owners may face imprisonment up to six months or a fine up to Rs 10,000 or both. They will also be disqualified to hold their driving licence for three months, stated a public notice issued by the transport department on Sunday.
“The Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, in its ongoing efforts to control pollution and improve air quality in Delhi, requests all motor vehicle owners in Delhi to ply their vehicles only with valid pollution under control certificate,” it said.
Vehicles are periodically tested for their emission standards for various pollutants such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide after which they are given PUC certificates.
“All registered vehicle owners are requested to get their vehicles checked from the pollution checking centres authorised by Transport department to avoid any penalty/ imprisonment/ suspension of driving licence,” stated the public notice.
There are over 900 pollution checking centres authorised by the transport department in Delhi. These are set up at petrol pumps and workshops spread all over the city so motorists can get it done easily.
The centres conduct pollution checking facilities and issue PUC certificates to vehicles complying with prescribed pollution norms.
How to get the PUC certificate
In order to get their vehicles tested, owners can visit any of the 900+ pollution checking centres authorised by the transport department in Delhi. These are set up at petrol pumps and workshops.
Currently, PUC certification has been made real-time and integrated with the vehicle registration database. The instant updation has improved the credibility of PUC certification by reducing human intervention.
Small fee
The fee for pollution checking in case of petrol and CNG drove two and three-wheelers is ₹60. The centre will charge ₹80 for four-wheeled vehicles. The fee for the pollution checking certificate of diesel vehicles is ₹100.
Meanwhile, The road transport ministry has notified a new rule that will allow you to get a driving licence after successfully undergoing training at any accredited driver training centre and you won’t need to undertake a driving test at any RTO.
Soon, you will be able to get your driving licence without undertaking a driving test at any RTO. Seems like a dream come true? There is a catch, of course. Licences won’t be doled out indiscriminately and learners will have to undergo training at an accredited driver training centre and pass the test there.
