No Entry for Non-BS-VI Vehicles in Delhi From Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad: How to Check & Renew PUC Certificate

The Delhi government has implemented a strict ban on all vehicles without BS-VI engines from entering the national capital starting Thursday. Fuel stations across the city have also been instructed not to refuel vehicles lacking valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. This regulation will impact around 12 lakh vehicles traveling daily from nearby cities including Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida.

Delhi Bans Non-BS-VI Vehicles from Entering Delhi from Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad Affected

Among these, over 4 lakh vehicles come from Noida, 2 lakh from Gurugram and 5.5 lakh from Ghaziabad.

To enforce the ban, Delhi Police has deployed at least 580 personnel and 37 enforcement vans across 126 checkpoints citywide. These checkpoints are equipped with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to detect and track violations efficiently.

What is a Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate?

A Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate is an official document certifying that a vehicle's emissions comply with government-prescribed limits. It is mandatory for all petrol, diesel, CNG and LPG vehicles. The certificate is issued only after a vehicle passes an emissions test conducted at an authorised testing centre.

This test measures pollutants such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides to ensure the vehicle is not excessively polluting the environment. Typically, the PUC certificate is valid for six months, while new vehicles may receive a certificate valid for one year.

Maintaining a valid PUC certificate is a crucial legal compliance under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, aimed at improving air quality and preventing penalties.

How to Obtain a PUC Certificate in Offline Method; Check PUC Certificate Fee

Vehicle owners can get their PUC certificates by visiting the nearest authorised emission testing centre or fuel station with PUC testing facilities. At the centre, an operator inserts a device into the vehicle's exhaust pipe to measure emission levels. If emissions are within permissible limits, the operator issues the PUC certificate after payment of a fee, usually between Rs 60 and Rs 100.

Renewing Your PUC Certificate

To renew a PUC certificate, vehicle owners must take their vehicle for a fresh emission test at an authorised centre. A new certificate is issued upon passing the test. Driving without a valid or with an expired PUC certificate can attract fines starting at Rs 1,000.

How to Check or Download Your PUC Certificate Online

Go to the official VAHAN website on the Parivahan portal: https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/

Find and click on the 'PUC Certificate' option in the menu.

Provide your vehicle's registration number, the last five characters of the chassis number, and the verification code displayed on the screen.

Click on the 'PUC Details' button to retrieve the certificate information.

Once your PUC details appear, you can download or print the certificate for your records.

How To Locate Your Nearby PUC Centres

Vehicle owners can use the VAHAN portal's 'PUC Centre List' to find RTO-approved emission testing centres near their location.