Delhi: To curb rising pollution levels, the Delhi government has announced the "No PUC, No Fuel" policy, making a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) mandatory to purchase fuel across the national capital.

Under the new directives, petrol pump operators have been instructed to refuse petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid PUC. Traffic police have also warned that drivers operating vehicles with expired PUCs will face heavy fines.

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How To Check Your PUC Validity Online

Vehicle owners in and around Delhi are advised to check the validity of their PUC online before heading to a petrol pump. The process takes only a few minutes through the government's Parivahan portal or the mParivahan app using a vehicle registration number and the last five characters of the chassis number.

Step-By-Step Guide To Check Status On Parivahan Portal

  • Visit the Parivahan website.
  • Go to Online Services and select PUCC.
  • Enter the vehicle registration number and the last five characters of the chassis number.
  • Enter the captcha code and click PUC Details to view the certificate number, validity dates, and the emission readings.

Step-By-Step Guide To Check Status On mParivahan App

  • Open and sign in to the mParivahan app on Android or iOS.
  • Add your vehicle to the saved list if it is not already registered.
  • Open the vehicle section from the home screen and select PUCC to view the validity.

What To Do If Your Digital Record Does Not Show Up

If a test was completed recently, digital records may take time to update on central servers.

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  • Keep the paper certificate provided by the testing centre as proof until the online record appears.
  • Ensure the registration number and chassis characters were entered correctly; common mistakes include confusing the letter 'O' with the number '0'.
  • Some third-party websites offer validity checks without requiring a chassis number, but these services collect personal user data. Stick strictly to the official Parivahan portal or mParivahan app.

Retest Early To Avoid Heavy Fines

Vehicle owners are advised to get their vehicle retested a few days before the expiration date. This provides time for repairs if a vehicle fails the test. Saving a photo or screenshot of the certificate on a phone also serves as quick proof during checks.

(With Inputs From Jagran.com)