Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Government Proposes 3-Year PUC Validity for BS6 Cars
The government has suggested that the Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for BS6 cars should be valid for 3 years instead of 1 year.
This change is still being discussed and has not been finalized yet.
If approved, car owners will need to renew their PUC certificates less often.
Until then, the current rules remain in place, and owners must follow the annual renewal schedule.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposed extending PUC validity for BS VI private vehicles from 1 year to 3 years.
The proposal is part of a draft notification released for public consultation.
If approved, owners of eligible vehicles will need to renew their PUC certificates less frequently.
Until the final notification is issued, the current rules remain unchanged.
Vehicle owners must continue following the annual PUC renewal schedule.
- Who
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
- What
- Proposed extension of PUC certificate validity from 1 year to 3 years for BS VI private vehicles
- When
- Draft notification released for public consultation
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce the frequency of emissions testing and streamline the PUC certification process
Supporters of the Proposal
Opponents of the Proposal
Environmental Impact
Supporters of the Proposal
The proposal will reduce the frequency of emissions testing, potentially leading to less monitoring and enforcement of pollution control measures.
Opponents of the Proposal
The proposal will reduce the administrative burden on vehicle owners and streamline the PUC certification process.
- Current PUC Validity
- 1 year
- Proposed PUC Validity
- 3 years
- Applicable Vehicles
- Privately registered BS VI vehicles
- Status of Proposal
- Draft notification released for public consultation
- Current Requirement
- Annual PUC renewal