Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Odisha to issue green stickers for PUCC validity
The Odisha government is going to give out green stickers to show that a car's pollution check is valid.
These stickers will be available for free at RTO offices and pollution testing centers starting January 10.
The stickers have special features to prevent fake ones, like a unique number and a security hologram.
They will show important details like the car's registration number and when the pollution check is valid until.
If someone tries to make a fake sticker, they could face serious penalties.
This is to make sure that only cars with valid pollution checks can get fuel.
Odisha to issue green stickers for vehicles with valid PUCC from January 10, 2024.
Stickers available for free at RTO offices and pollution testing centers.
Stickers are tamper-proof, self-adhesive, and embedded with a security hologram.
Each sticker will display vehicle registration number, PUCC validity date, and authorized testing center name.
Strict action, including cancellation of PUC authorization, for issuing fake or unauthorized stickers.
- Who
- Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) and Regional Transport Officers (RTOs)
- What
- Introduction of green stickers to show PUCC validity for vehicles
- When
- Starting from January 10, 2024
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To ensure smooth enforcement of the 'no PUCC, no fuel' rule at petrol pumps
- Sticker Availability
- From January 10, 2024
- Sticker Source
- RTO offices and pollution testing centers
- Sticker Cost
- Free of cost
- Sticker Features
- Tamper-proof, self-adhesive, with security hologram
- Sticker Details
- Vehicle registration number, PUCC validity date, authorized testing center name
- Penalty for Fake Stickers
- Cancellation of PUC authorization and penalties under Motor Vehicles Act