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No, PUC certificate cannot be made fully online at home
The Story in Brief
Getting a new Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate requires a physical emissions test of the vehicle at an authorised petrol pump or pollution testing centre. The test must be done in person, the certificate cannot be obtained entirely online from home.
After the test is completed, the PUC certificate can be downloaded digitally from the Parivahan Sewa portal (https://puc.parivahan.gov.in/puc/) by entering the vehicle's registration number and the last five digits of the chassis number. This applies only to vehicles whose test has already been conducted.
Police in major cities are currently checking PUC certificates, prompting many drivers to renew their certificates. The rule is a mandatory legal requirement for driving on roads.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The clarification directly addresses a common misconception among vehicle owners who may expect a fully online process. The key point is that a physical emission test is mandatory before any certificate is issued, so no online shortcut exists for a new PUC. For those who have already tested, the digital download facility on the Parivahan portal offers convenience, but it does not bypass the inspection step. This distinction matters most for drivers in cities where enforcement drives are ongoing.
Source: amarujala.com
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