MoRTH proposes three-year PUCC validity for newer BS-VI private vehicles
The proposed rule would give BS-VI private vehicles up to six years old a three-year Pollution Under Control Certificate validity, reducing renewal frequency. Older vehicles would continue to face shorter compliance cycles.
MoRTH has proposed extending PUCC validity to three years for BS-VI private vehicles up to six years old, easing compliance costs for vehicle owners. The draft retains shorter renewal cycles for older emission-standard vehicles.
Why this matters
No prior MoRTH signals are listed. The proposal targets lower-frequency emissions compliance for newer private vehicles while preserving tighter renewal cycles for older vehicles.
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