PUC Certificate Madhya Pradesh - Download Pollution Under Control Certificate from Parivahan

PUC Certificate in Madhya Pradesh

As per the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, every vehicle owner must carry four important documents with their vehicle, including an RC certificate, motor insurance, a driver's license, and a PUC certificate. The Madhya Pradesh PUC certificate is a measure towards reducing air pollution and states that your vehicle meets the prescribed emission standards. While getting a pollution certificate might seem like a daunting task, here is how you can obtain a PUC certificate in Madhya Pradesh in easy steps.

What is a PUC Certificate?

The PUC certificate is an abbreviated form of the Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate. As the name suggests, the PUC certificate confirms that a motor vehicle satisfies the specified emission norms. Issued by the emission testing centres, the PUC certificate is a mandatory document as per the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The PUC certificate must be carried with a vehicle in MP and all other states in India.

How to Obtain a PUC Certificate Online in Madhya Pradesh?

If you already have your vehicle inspected at the emission testing centre, you can obtain or download a PUCC in Madhya Pradesh by visiting the PUC Parivahan page.

How to Obtain a PUC Certificate Offline in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh has several PUC parivahan authorised emission testing centres to get a PUC certificate offline. Here are the steps you must follow:

Go to the authorised pollution testing centre.

Fill in the PUC application form and submit it at the centre.

The concerned person will check the pollution levels of your vehicle for the emission testing procedures.

Pay the required fee based on the type of vehicle you are driving.

If your vehicle emissions are under the prescribed limits, the concerned authority will issue you a hard copy of the PUC certificate.

Types of Emission Tests Conducted for Your Vehicle in MP

While the PUC test assesses all vehicles' emissions, the emission test type depends on the fuel type. Some of the emission tests conducted in Madhya Pradesh for the pollution certificate are tabulated below.

Vehicle Types	Tests
Petrol	Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test - Conducted for CO level evaluation for assessing air intake and fuel combustion, and the engine's efficiency. Carbon Dioxide Test (CO₂) - Conducted for a vehicle's CO₂ emissions measurement. Hydrocarbon Test (HC) - Done for measurement of the unburnt fuel levels.
Diesel	Idling Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test - Conducted for CO emissions assessment during engine idling. Smoke Density Measurement - Conducted for black smoke output measurement to assess engine condition and fuel combustion efficiency.
LPG/CNG	Hydrocarbon (HC) Test - for checking the level of an engine's fuel combustion. System Soundness Test - It is conducted for detecting any leaks in the CNG/LPG system.

How to Download Madhya Pradesh Vehicle PUC Certificate Online?

Given below are some steps to download the Madhya Pradesh PUC certificate online:

Firstly, click on the 'PUC Certificate' option on the Parivahan official website

Then, enter the required details (chassis number and RC number) with security codes in the required blanks.

The pollution certificate will be displayed on the screen.

You can download the PUC certificate and save it for future reference.

FAQs

To check the expiry date of the PUC certificate, you need to download the certificate from the website and then look for the document's validity. The validity mentions the expiry date.

It is mandatory to have a valid PUC certificate, as per the Motor Vehicle Act 1988. Visit an authorised emission testing centre and obtain a new PUCC after getting your vehicle tested. Not carrying a valid PUCC can result in a fine of Rs. 1000 even if you are a first-time offender.

Yes, you can download the certificate by simply visiting the official portal of Parivahan PUC and providing the required details in the blank spaces.

New cars usually come with a PUC certificate. The PUC certificate validity for a new vehicle is 12 months.

The cost of PUC depends on the vehicle type and the type of fuel it contains. Generally, the cost for a PUC certificate is Rs. 60 to 80 for two-wheelers, Rs. 80 to 120 for four-wheelers, and Rs. 100 to 200 for commercial vehicles.

The validity of PUC in Madhya Pradesh for a new vehicle is one year. You need to renew the same every six months after the initial year.

There is no option to get a PUC certificate in DigiLocker yet. However, you can either carry the hard copy of the PUC certificate or upload it to the mParivahan app.

The penalty for an expired PUC in Madhya Pradesh is Rs. 1000 for first-time offenders and Rs. 2000 for subsequent offences.