Delhi AQI LIVE: Delhi has implemented the “No PUC, No Petrol” policy for controlling pollution. Here’s how you can get it.
With Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) often remaining in the very poor to severe range, the government has tightened enforcement to curb vehicular pollution, a major contributor to high AQI levels. To obtain a PUC, vehicle owners must get their emissions tested at an authorised PUC centre, usually located at petrol pumps or approved testing booths
• Check the expiry date of your existing PUC certificate (if any)
• Locate an authorised PUC testing centre in Delhi (commonly at petrol pumps or government-approved emission testing booths)
• Take your vehicle physically to the authorised PUC centre
• Share your vehicle registration number with the operator
• The operator conducts an emission test using approved equipment while the engine is running
• The test measures pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and smoke levels
• Wait for the test result, which usually takes 5–10 minutes
• If the vehicle meets emission standards, a PUC certificate is issued immediately
• Pay the prescribed testing fee (generally ₹60–₹100 depending on vehicle type)
• Ensure the PUC details are uploaded to the VAHAN database by the testing centre
• Collect the printed PUC certificate or keep a digital copy
• Carry the PUC certificate while driving to avoid fines or fuel denial
• Renew the PUC certificate before its expiry using the same process
