Centre proposes longer PUCC validity for newer BS-VI private vehicles
The road transport ministry’s draft proposal would extend PUCC validity for BS-VI private vehicles up to six years old to three years, potentially lowering compliance visits and affecting demand at vehicle-emissions testing centres.
India’s road transport ministry has proposed longer PUCC validity for newer BS-VI private vehicles, while retaining more frequent renewals for older emission-standard vehicles, potentially reducing compliance costs for vehicle owners and affecting automotive service demand.
Why this matters
No related recent signals are available; the draft marks a potential shift in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways compliance policy for newer private vehicles.
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