PUC Certificate West Bengal - Download Pollution Under Control Certificate from Parivahan

PUC Certificate in West Bengal

All vehicle owners are mandated to have PUC certificates in West Bengal. The penalty for an invalid PUCC is Rs 10,000 and suspension of the driver's license for 3 months. A PUCC provides information on the emissions released from a vehicle and is only issued when emissions are under the government-stated emission standards.

What is a PUC Certificate?

The Motor Vehicles Act 1988 makes it mandatory to have 4 documents while driving, one of which is a PUCC. This document mentions the measurement of emissions released from your vehicle and is issued when the CO content is less than 3% in the smoke released. EVs are exempted from this requirement as they do not release any harmful gases.

How to Obtain a PUCC Offline in West Bengal

There are over 2,000 active emission testing centres in the state. You can get a pollution certificate offline from the nearest one through these simple steps:

Locate the local vehicle pollution testing centre from the Parivahan portal and take your vehicle there.

Park your vehicle as directed.

The operator will use a gas analyser to record the emissions released.

Take the hard copy of your pollution certificate if your emissions are under the prescribed limit.

How to Obtain a PUC Certificate Online in West Bengal?

You can obtain an existing PUC certificate in West Bengal online using the Parivahan website. However, the renewal facility is currently entirely offline. You must take your car to the nearest PUC centre to get a PUCC. The operator there will guide you through all the formalities.

How to Download West Bengal Vehicle PUC Certificate Online?

Follow the steps mentioned to download the West Bengal PUCC certificate:

Visit the official Parivahan website and navigate to the PUCC tab.

Enter the security code displayed, the last five digits of the chassis number, and the vehicle registration number.

Your PUCC will appear on the screen.

Download the PDF file.

Types of Emission Tests Performed on Vehicles in West Bengal

The type of emission test conducted for a vehicle depends on factors like the vehicle's type, the type of fuel it consumes, and more. Some of the common emission test methods used in India are given below:

Petrol

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Test - examines carbon dioxide levels to assess fuel combustion efficiency and air intake.

Hydrocarbon (HC) Test - to estimate the level of unburnt fuel in a vehicle.

CO (Carbon Monoxide) Test - to estimate fuel combustion and air intake effectiveness through the measurement of CO levels.

Diesel

Idling Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test - to estimate emissions from a parked vehicle with its engine running.

Test for Smoke Density - assesses the condition of the engine and efficiency of fuel combustion through the measurement of black smoke produced.

LPG/CNG

HC (Hydrocarbon) HC Test - to estimate fuel combustion levels of a vehicle.

System Soundness Test - to find any defects in the vehicle's CNG/LPG section.

How to View PUCC Expiry Online?

You must visit the Parivahan website to view the pollution certificate expiry online. Then click the 'PUC Certificate' tab. It will redirect you to the relevant page, where you must enter all the required details in the specified sections. The digital downloadable copy of your PUC certificate will now be available in PDF format.

FAQs

You can visit the Parivahan website to download a PUCC in West Bengal. Then enter the vehicle's registration number, the last five numbers of its chassis code, and the security number displayed on the screen.

You do not require a specific document to download PUCC. You only need to enter the details of your vehicle, available on its registration certificate (RC).

Factors like the type of vehicle, its fuel type, and more decide the cost incurred to renew a pollution certificate. However, it ranges from Rs 60 to Rs 100 in general.

No, you cannot renew your Pollution Under Control certificate online. Locate and visit a PUC centre to complete the process of renewal.

The penalty for not having a PUCC in West Bengal is Rs 10,000, along with a 3-month suspension of the driver's license.

No, a late fee is not charged to get a PUCC after it has expired.

The validity of a PUCC is 6 months for all vehicles, except those compliant with the BSVI norms, with a one-year validity.

18% GST is applicable on the issuance of a pollution certificate.