A pollution under check certificate (PUCC) is a mandatory requirement for all vehicle owners in India, including those in Goa. Those who do not possess a valid Goa PUC certificate need to pay hefty penalties for violating the traffic rules.
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A pollution under control certificate or PUC, is given to the vehicle owners who meet the permissible emission levels. The PUC certificate can only be processed after the vehicle inspection is completed at an authorised testing Centre. Once a go-ahead is given, the PUC is distributed to the customers.
In Goa, a PUC certificate can be obtained by taking your vehicle to an authorized pollution testing centre for inspection. You will receive your vehicle's PUC certificate if its emission levels are within permissible limits.
To obtain a PUC certificate online in Goa, the vehicle needs to be physically inspected and tested to check if it meets the permissible emission levels. Vehicle owners can download their current PUC certificate online from the Parivahan portal only if they pass the physical emission test and the PUC is issued.
To obtain a PUC certificate offline in Goa, the vehicle owners can refer to the steps below:
If your vehicle's emission levels are within the prescribed range, you will receive your PUC certificate from the operator after paying the required fee.
Different emission tests are performed to issue your vehicle's pollution certificate based on the type of fuel it uses. The following are some typical emission tests carried out in Goa:
Fuel Type | Emission Test |
Petrol | Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test - evaluates CO levels to assess fuel combustion efficiency and air intake. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Test - measures the vehicle's CO₂ emissions. |
Diesel | Idling Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test - checks CO emissions during engine idling time. Smoke Density Test - assesses engine condition and fuel combustion efficiency by measuring black smoke output. |
LNG/CNG | Hydrocarbon (HC) Test - checks the fuel combustion level in the engine. System Soundness Test - tests the integrity of the vehicle's CNG/LPG system for leaks. |
Follow these 3 steps to download your Goa vehicle PUC certificate online.
You can check the validity of your Goa PUC certificate on Parivahan by following these steps:
No, emissions testing requires physical checking of the exhaust fumes, and hence, PUCC cannot be renewed online.
The PUC certificate of a new vehicle (car/bike) is valid for 1 year. For older vehicles, the PUC certificate is usually issued with a validity period of 6 months.
The permissible emission limits as per the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 are:
To find the nearest authorised PUC certificate testing centre in Goa, open the state's official transport page - https://goatransport.gov.in/VehPucCert. A list of all authorised PUC certificate-testing centres with their addresses is listed on the webpage.
Yes, owners of older vehicles also need to take their vehicles for testing to obtain a valid PUC certificate to ensure they comply with Indian traffic regulations.
The penalty for not having a valid PUC certificate in Goa is Rs. 10,000.
A copy of your PUC certificate in your vehicle is mandatory in India. However, vehicle owners can also upload their documents in the DigiLocker App instead of carrying physical documents.
Only an authorised PUC certificate-testing centre can issue a PUC certificate. These certificates are issued after testing the vehicle's emission levels.
No, new vehicles have a PUC certificate, which is valid for up to 1 year. Vehicle owners must renew their PUC certificate after the first year.
The cost of a PUC certificate in Goa has been revised in 2024. The new prices are -
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