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Pollution Under Control By PUC Certificate: If we look at today’s time, traffic rules have become more strict than before. Considering this, people are maintaining helmet, seat belt and driving license but a small important document is often ignored. But this small carelessness can cost you dearly later. The document we are talking about is PUC i.e. Pollution Under Control Certificate Its price is only Rs 70 to Rs 100, but if it is found expired then the traffic police can issue a challan of up to Rs 10,000.

PUC certificate is necessary for every vehicle

Having PUC certificate means that your vehicle is not emitting more pollution than the prescribed limit. In this, it is necessary to have a certificate for every vehicle whether bike, scooter, car, auto or truck. In view of the increasing pollution, the government has become very strict regarding that rule. In such a situation, if a vehicle is caught on the road without a valid PUC, then it has to pay a heavy fine in the first instance itself. It has also been seen that in many cases there is a provision for legal action and even jail. This is the reason why now the traffic department is working more strictly regarding PUC.

PUC is made in 10 minutes

People who do not have knowledge about PUC think that getting it made is a troublesome task whereas the reality is completely different from this. This certificate can be easily made at any authorized emission testing center or petrol pump. In this process, the vehicle is checked by machine and a certificate is issued in about 10 to 15 minutes. Let us tell you that PUC for bikes and scooters is usually made for Rs 70 to Rs 80, whereas for cars it costs Rs 100 to Rs 150.

Now e-challan can be generated even sitting at home

For your information, let us tell you that the traffic department has also increased digital surveillance in many cities. If the PUC of a vehicle expires then the online e-challan is sent directly to the vehicle owner. Which simply means that now it is not enough just to avoid checking on the road. The system itself is tracking expired PUCs. In such a situation, it is very important to get it renewed on time.

Always keep the copy of PUC safe.

Along with this, in any case, if your challan is issued and you have a valid PUC, then you can file a complaint on the online portal or in the court. But it is advisable to always keep a copy of PUC safe and keep renewing it before its validity ends. This small certificate, which can be prepared in a few minutes and at nominal cost, can save you from huge fines and legal hassles.