New Delhi, July 28: Vehicle owners with Bharat Stage-VI (BS-VI) compliant vehicles may soon get relief from frequent Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) renewals, with the government proposing to extend the certificate’s validity period to three years.
The proposed change aims to simplify compliance procedures, reduce paperwork, and make vehicle-related services more convenient for citizens while maintaining emission monitoring standards.
Officials said the move is being considered as part of broader efforts to improve ease of compliance and modernise the vehicle certification framework. BS-VI vehicles, which use advanced emission-control technologies, are designed to meet stricter pollution norms compared with older vehicle categories.
The proposal is expected to benefit millions of vehicle owners by reducing the need for repeated visits to authorised testing centres and lowering the administrative burden associated with certificate renewals.
The government is also working towards strengthening digital systems for vehicle emission monitoring to ensure better tracking, transparency, and enforcement of pollution control measures.
Automobile industry stakeholders have welcomed the proposal, saying longer PUCC validity could improve convenience for consumers while allowing regulatory agencies to focus on effective emission monitoring.
The proposal will undergo further examination before a final decision and official notification are issued.
