Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 10: The Transport Department has informed the general public and all Government Departments that as per the provisions of Rule 115(7) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 every motor vehicle including Government owned vehicles is required to carry a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate.
The PUC Certificate certifies that the vehicle’s emissions are within the permissible limits prescribed under law. Possession of a valid PUC Certificate is a statutory requirement and an essential measure to ensure reduction of vehicular pollution and protection of environmental quality.
All vehicle owners including Government Departments, autonomous bodies, and public sector undertakings have been directed to ensure that their vehicles undergo regular emission testing at authorized PUC testing centres and that valid certificates are maintained at all times.
Driving a vehicle without a valid PUC Certificate constitutes a violation under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and shall attract penalties as prescribed.
All concerned have been requested to ensure compliance to help reduce air pollution and maintain a clean environment in the Islands.