Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Raises PUC Charges, Diesel Vehicles Face Highest Fee
Maharashtra has increased the fees people pay for vehicle pollution tests.
These tests are needed to receive a Pollution Under Control certificate.
Two-wheelers will now pay ₹60.
Petrol three-wheelers will pay ₹120, while petrol, CNG and LPG vehicles will pay ₹140.
Diesel vehicles have the highest fee, at ₹180.
The Transport Department reviewed the charges after a request from PUC centre owners.
A court had directed the government to decide on the issue within four months.
Some motorists say the higher fees add to their growing vehicle expenses.
Maharashtra has implemented higher Pollution Under Control certificate testing charges.
Two-wheelers will pay ₹60, while petrol three-wheelers will pay ₹120.
Petrol, CNG and LPG vehicles face a ₹140 charge, and diesel vehicles ₹180.
The revised rates followed a request from the Maharashtra State PUC Centre Owners Association.
Motorists have raised concerns about added costs and urged action on potholes and road conditions.
- Who
- Vehicle owners, PUC centres, the Maharashtra Transport Department, the Maharashtra State PUC Centre Owners Association and motorists are involved.
- What
- Maharashtra has revised and increased Pollution Under Control certificate testing charges.
- When
- The revised rates were implemented by August 21, 2026.
- Where
- Maharashtra, including Mumbai.
- Why
- The rates were revised after a request from PUC centre owners and a committee review of charges, testing rules and procedures, following directions from the Bombay High Court.
Authorities and PUC Centre Owners
Motorists
Reason for higher charges
Authorities and PUC Centre Owners
The Transport Department approved the revised rates after a committee considered vehicle and fuel types, equipment costs and staff remuneration. The PUC centre owners’ association had requested an increase.
Motorists
Motorists are concerned that the higher fees add to expenses already rising because of fuel, tolls, insurance and vehicle maintenance costs.
Broader transport concerns
Authorities and PUC Centre Owners
The department has ordered PUC centres to display the approved rates and not collect more than the prescribed amounts.
Motorists
Motorists have also urged the government to address pothole-related vehicle damage and improve road conditions.
- Two-wheeler fee
- ₹60, up from ₹50
- Petrol three-wheeler fee
- ₹120, up from ₹100
- Petrol/CNG/LPG vehicle fee
- ₹140, up from ₹125
- Diesel vehicle fee
- ₹180, up from ₹150
- Rate-setting factors
- Vehicle and fuel types, testing equipment costs and staff remuneration
- PUC centre requirement
- Centres must prominently display the revised rate chart and cannot charge more than the prescribed amount
- Court direction
- The Bombay High Court directed the government to decide on the issue within four months