Archive · 14 Jan 2026
PUC Test Effectiveness in Curbing Air Pollution Questioned
A man named Rohan in Delhi had to pay extra money to get a PUC certificate for his car, even though his car failed the pollution test.
He says the person at the testing centre used the pollution reading from another car to approve his certificate.
This makes people wonder if the PUC tests are really helping to reduce air pollution.
The PUC certificate is a important document that shows a vehicle is not too polluting and is required for all vehicles in India.
Rohan paid an additional Rs 50 to secure a PUC certificate for his BS-IV vehicle that repeatedly failed pollution tests.
The attendant at the testing centre used the pollution reading from another vehicle to approve Rohan's PUC certificate.
PUC certificates are a key part of Delhi's pollution-control framework and are mandatory nationwide.
This incident raises questions about the effectiveness of PUC tests in curbing air pollution.
A valid PUC certificate is required along with a licence, insurance, and registration every time you drive.
- Who
- Rohan (name changed), a 31-year-old resident of South Delhi
- What
- Questioning the effectiveness of PUC tests in curbing air pollution
- When
- Last month
- Where
- South Delhi, India
- Why
- To secure a PUC certificate despite failing pollution tests
- PUC Certificate
- Pollution Under Control certificate required for vehicles
- BS-IV Vehicles
- Vehicles that repeatedly failed pollution tests
- Additional Payment
- Rs 50 extra to secure PUC certificate
- Testing Centre Practice
- Using readings from another vehicle to approve PUC
- Mandatory Requirement
- PUC certificate is mandatory nationwide