Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Odisha Extends PUCC Deadline Amid Criticism
The Odisha government has extended the deadline for getting Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) to March because many people were having trouble getting them.
The Youth Congress leaders are upset because the government was fining people for not having these certificates, even though they had given a grace period.
The leaders also said the government's rule of not allowing fuel without a PUCC goes against a Supreme Court order.
The government says the extension will give people more time and help them get the certificates without trouble.
They also plan to improve the testing process and make sure everyone knows the rules.
The Odisha government extended the PUCC deadline to March due to public inconvenience and operational challenges.
Youth Congress leaders criticized the government for imposing heavy fines of Rs 10,000 on vehicles without valid PUC certificates.
The leaders alleged that the fines were imposed despite a one-month grace period given by the transport minister.
The government's 'No PUC, no fuel' policy was criticized as being against a Supreme Court directive.
The extension aims to streamline the process, expand testing facilities, and improve awareness about pollution control requirements.
- Who
- Youth Congress leaders, Odisha government
- What
- Extension of PUCC deadline and criticism of fines
- When
- December 30 (criticism), March (new deadline)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- Public inconvenience, operational challenges, and criticism of fines
- Organization
- Youth Congress, Odisha Government
- Issue
- PUC certificate fines and deadline extension
- Location
- Odisha, India
- Fine Amount
- Rs 10,000
- Grace Period
- Extended to March
- Government Policy
- No PUC, no fuel
