PUC Certificate Meghalaya - Download Pollution Under Control Certificate from Parivahan

PUC Certificate in Meghalaya

A PUC certificate in Meghalaya is a mandatory document for every vehicle. This document certifies that the vehicle's emission levels are under the prescribed range. Vehicle owners with an invalid pollution certificate may be levied hefty traffic penalties for not adhering to the regulations of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988. To avoid fines, vehicle owners must renew their PUC certificate before its expiry.

What is a PUC Certificate?

A Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate is a legal document issued to a vehicle owner by an authorised emission test centre. To obtain a PUCC, the vehicle has to undergo some standard pollution tests. The PUC certificate is issued only if the pollutant readings of the vehicles are under the defined range.

How to Get a PUC Certificate in Meghalaya?

To obtain a Meghalaya PUC certificate, the vehicle needs to be taken to a certified pollution testing centre. The centre operator will conduct a series of smoke tests on the vehicle to gauge its emission levels. If they are within the specified norms, the PUC certificate will be issued.

How to Obtain a PUC Certificate Online in Meghalaya?

You cannot get a PUC certificate online in Meghalaya. You must first take your vehicle to a certified pollution testing centre and get it tested. If the emission limits are within the authorised government limits, you will get a pollution certificate. You can download a soft copy of the document from the PUC Parivahan website.

How to Obtain PUC Certificates Offline in Meghalaya?

To receive a PUC certificate offline in Meghalaya, you must follow these steps:

Step 1: Take your bike/car to a certified pollution testing centre

Step 2: Park your vehicle and allow the operator to place the nozzle of the emission testing device in your vehicle's exhaust pipe

Step 3: The emission level of your vehicle will be checked to see if they are within the prescribed limits

Step 4: Pay the operator fee to receive your pollution certificate

Various Emission Tests Performed on Your Vehicle

Some standard emission tests that Meghalaya vehicles have to undergo to receive their Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates are listed in the table below:

Vehicle Types	Tests
Petrol	CO (Carbon Monoxide) Test - checks the air intake and fuel combustion efficiency of vehicles by measuring their CO emissions. CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) Test - determines the CO₂ emissions of the vehicles. Hydrocarbon Test - determines unburned fuel levels in the engine.
Diesel	Idling Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test- examines the carbon monoxide emissions during engine idling. Test for Smoke Density- indicates black smoke levels to assess engine performance and fuel consumption efficiency.
LPG/CNG	Hydrocarbon Test - examines the amount of unburned fuel in the engine. Soundness Test for System- tests for the integrity of the vehicle for any gas leaks. CO (Carbon Monoxide) Test- checks the vehicle's fuel combustion efficiency and air intake by measuring its CO emissions.

How to Download Vehicle PUC Certificate Online?

To download your Meghalaya pollution certificate, follow the procedure below:

Step 1: First, open the PUC Parivahan site in your browser. Then select the 'PUC certificate' from the menu bar.

Step 2: Enter your vehicle registration number along with the last five digits of your chassis number. All mandatory fields must be completed in order to proceed.

Step 3: Fill in the Captcha and select PUC Details.

Step 4: The PUC certificate will finally be displayed on the screen. Download the certificate in PDF format.

How to Check PUC Certificate Expiry in Meghalaya?

After downloading your Meghalaya PUC certificate, you can check various details such as its expiry date, emission levels of your vehicle and emission test date.

FAQs

Yes, if your car is less than 35 years old, you must get a PUC certificate. Private cars over 35 years old will be scrapped as Meghalaya is implementing a vehicle scrappage policy to reduce pollution.

Meghalaya vehicle owners driving with an invalid PUC certificate can be levied a traffic penalty of Rs. 10,000 as per the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.

Yes, in Meghalaya, PUC certificates need to be manually updated at the District Transport Office (DTO). The State has not yet implemented the digital uploading of the PUC certificate to the VAHAN portal.

Vehicle owners who do not update their PUC certificates manually at the District Transport Office (DTO) will be blocked from accessing essential services, such as the registration certificate (RC) issuance, permit renewal and tax payment services.

The validity of a pollution under control (PUC) certificate varies according to the vehicle's age. PUC certificates for new vehicles have a validity period of one year, while older vehicles are issued a PUC certificate with a six-month validity period.

Yes, a PUC certificate issued in Meghalaya is valid all over the country.

Yes, since a PUC certificate is valid across the country, you can obtain a new one by getting your vehicle inspected at any authorised pollution testing centre in your region.

A Meghalaya PUC certificate's cost varies based on the type of vehicle and fuel it uses. Typically, the cost of a PUC certificate ranges from Rs. 60 to Rs. 100.

Meghalaya has 22 authorised pollution testing centres according to the information listed on the PUC Parivahan website.

If your vehicle doesn't pass the PUCC emission test, you will need to have your vehicle properly repaired so that it meets the emission limits, and once it is repaired, you can take your vehicle in for a re-test at an approved emission testing centre and receive a pollution certificate.