+
Government Proposes Three Year PUCC Validity For BS-VI Vehicles
ECONOMY & POLICY

Government Proposes Three Year PUCC Validity For BS-VI Vehicles

The government has proposed to extend the validity of the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) for private vehicles complying with Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission standards to three years for vehicles up to six years old, instead of the current one year, in a move intended to ease the compliance burden on owners. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published a draft notification setting out the change and the criteria for staggered renewal obligations. The proposal is presented as an administrative amendment to the existing PUCC regime.

The draft specifies that BS-VI vehicles aged between six and ten years will be required to renew their PUCC certificate and that vehicles above ten years will be subject to renewal every six years according to the text. Officials working on the notification have framed the schedule to reflect the durability and emissions profile of different vehicle cohorts. Motorists and fleet operators are expected to note the differentiated timelines for certificate validity.

The notification also clarifies that all motor vehicles complying with Bharat Stage IV (BS-IV) will need PUCC renewal every six months while those meeting Bharat Stage I, II and III norms will require renewal every three months. The ministry explained that the staggered intervals reflect the relative emissions performance and the need to phase out higher polluting vehicles more effectively. The move is intended to reduce administrative load on newer compliant vehicles while maintaining environmental safeguards.

Bharat Stage norms align with European emission standards and set limits on pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulate matter. BS-IV was applicable from 2017 to 2020 and BS-VI has been in force since April 2020 after India skipped BS-V to accelerate pollution control. The draft further noted that BS-VI vehicles emit far lower pollutants and require low-sulphur BS-VI fuel.

The government has proposed to extend the validity of the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) for private vehicles complying with Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission standards to three years for vehicles up to six years old, instead of the current one year, in a move intended to ease the compliance burden on owners. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published a draft notification setting out the change and the criteria for staggered renewal obligations. The proposal is presented as an administrative amendment to the existing PUCC regime. The draft specifies that BS-VI vehicles aged between six and ten years will be required to renew their PUCC certificate and that vehicles above ten years will be subject to renewal every six years according to the text. Officials working on the notification have framed the schedule to reflect the durability and emissions profile of different vehicle cohorts. Motorists and fleet operators are expected to note the differentiated timelines for certificate validity. The notification also clarifies that all motor vehicles complying with Bharat Stage IV (BS-IV) will need PUCC renewal every six months while those meeting Bharat Stage I, II and III norms will require renewal every three months. The ministry explained that the staggered intervals reflect the relative emissions performance and the need to phase out higher polluting vehicles more effectively. The move is intended to reduce administrative load on newer compliant vehicles while maintaining environmental safeguards. Bharat Stage norms align with European emission standards and set limits on pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulate matter. BS-IV was applicable from 2017 to 2020 and BS-VI has been in force since April 2020 after India skipped BS-V to accelerate pollution control. The draft further noted that BS-VI vehicles emit far lower pollutants and require low-sulphur BS-VI fuel.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Suzuki Targets 4 mn Units in India by FY30, Builds Global Hub

Suzuki Motor Corporation plans to raise annual production capacity in India to approximately 4 mn units from fiscal 2030, strengthening the country’s role as a manufacturing and export hub for its global operations. The Japanese car maker announced the target as part of its Technology Strategy 2026, which outlines its development and manufacturing priorities for the coming decade. The company also aims to improve development efficiency by 30 per cent from the FY20 level and manufacturing efficiency by 50 per cent by FY30. It plans to halve the lead time required to develop new vehicles by im..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Ayodhya Airport to Add Flights to Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai

Ayodhya airport will get additional direct air services to Delhi and Bengaluru from October 1, followed by a daily non-stop connection to Mumbai from October 30. The existing IndiGo service to Hyderabad is also being prepared for conversion into a daily operation, widening travel options from the temple city. Passengers travelling to Delhi will have two direct options at different times of day from October 1. Akasa Air flight QP 1608 will depart Ayodhya at 12:50 pm and arrive in Delhi at 2:20 pm, while Air India Express flight IX 1274 will leave at 2:10 pm and reach the capital at 3:45 pm. Ind..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Cement Prices Rise Again in Himachal Pradesh

Cement prices in Himachal Pradesh have increased for the second time this month, raising construction expenses for households, contractors and other consumers. Cement companies raised rates by Rs. 5 per bag on Friday, 10 days after a similar increase was implemented on September 15. The two revisions have lifted prices by a total of Rs. 10 per bag within 10 days. Dealers Pawan, Rohit, Manoj and Rakesh said the latest rates were being applied across the market, adding to the financial pressure on people building or renovating homes. ACC Suraksha cement is now priced at Rs. 425 per bag, compared..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code