Annexure-I A
PART
A-Plan
Prepare
a report on PUC Centre
1.0 Brief introduction
Pollution
Under Control (PUC) Certificate
The
Indian government has mandated the Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
under the Central Motor Vehicles Rule, 1989. The PUC test assesses the emission
of a vehicle and checks if it follows the standard pollution regulation. In
India, a valid driving license, insurance coverage and a Pollution Under
Control Certificate are legal mandatory requirements for a car. An insurance
coverage is mandated by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for all cars plying on
Indian roads. Similarly, the Central Motor Vehicle Rule, 1989 mandates the PUC
Certification. The PUC certificate states that the pollution emitted by your
vehicle meets the emission standards set by the Government. Generally, a
vehicle that is older than 5 years emits more pollution since it runs on
previous BS (Bharat Stage) bars. The PUC certificate was first mandated by the
Central Motor Vehicles Act of 1989. The fine earlier was Rs.1,000 for the first
offense and Rs.2,000 for subsequent offenses. The fine has been enhanced to Rs.
10,000/- now.
Earlier,
the PUC norms were not enforced or were rarely enforced. The Indian Government
has said that it will be strictly enforcing the PUC norms now.
Millions
of motor vehicles are lining up to get a PUC certificate to comply with the
law.
2.0 Aim of the Micro – Project
We studied from this project PUC Center
3.0 Action
Plan
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Selection of Project Topic |
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Data Searching |
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Introduction of Micro Project |
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Report Preparation |
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Presentation |
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3.0 Resource Required
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Remarks |
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Reference Books |
PUC Center Knowledge. |
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Internet Connection |
For data searching and To make
soft copy of project. |
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Reference Websites |
https://okcredit.in/blog/what-is-puc-centre-and-puc-certificate/ |
ANNEXURE-IIA
PART B
Prepare
a report on PUC Centre
1.0
Brief
introduction
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
The Indian government has mandated the Pollution
Under Control (PUC) certificate under the Central Motor Vehicles Rule, 1989.
The PUC test assesses the emission of a vehicle and checks if it follows the
standard pollution regulation. In India, a valid driving license, insurance
coverage and a Pollution Under Control Certificate are legal mandatory
requirements for a car. An insurance coverage is mandated by the Motor Vehicles
Act, 1988, for all cars plying on Indian roads. Similarly, the Central Motor
Vehicle Rule, 1989 mandates the PUC Certification. The PUC certificate states
that the pollution emitted by your vehicle meets the emission standards set by
the Government. Generally, a vehicle that is older than 5 years emits more
pollution since it runs on previous BS (Bharat Stage) bars. The PUC certificate
was first mandated by the Central Motor Vehicles Act of 1989. The fine earlier
was Rs.1,000 for the first offense and Rs.2,000 for subsequent offenses. The
fine has been enhanced to Rs. 10,000/- now.
What
is PUC Certificate?
The smoke emitted
from vehicles, if left unchecked, could pollute the environment to a great
extent. PUC is a certification mark that is provided to vehicles that undergo
the PUC Test successfully. The certification indicates that the vehicle’s
emissions are in alignment with standard pollution norms and are not harmful to
the environment. All vehicles on Indian roads are mandated to carry a valid PUC
certification.
Validity and Cost:
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When you purchase a new car, a PUC certificate is
provided for it and the validity of this certificate is 1 year. Following that
your car would need to undergo the PUC test at regular intervals and a new
certificate will be issued each time.
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The validity of the new certificate is usually 6
months. In case an adverse reading is observed in the PUC test, the validity of
the certificate will be decided on the basis of that reading.
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If cars exhibit higher levels of emission than the
prescribed limits, the registration number of the vehicle will be informed to
the RTO, Deputy RTO or Assistant RTO by the testing centre within one day.
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The cost of the PUC test is quite minimal. It varies
from Rs. 60 to Rs. 100, based on the vehicle that is being tested and its fuel
type.
PUC Test Procedure:
In the case of diesel vehicles, the
accelerator is fully pressed and the readings of pollution levels are observed.
This is repeated five times and the average constitutes the final reading.
For petrol vehicles, the car is kept idling
without pressing the accelerator. Only one reading is taken and this
constitutes the final reading.
Test Criter.
Importance of PUC Certificate:
The PUC certificate contains the following
information,
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The serial number of the issued certificate
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The vehicle’s license plate number
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The date on which the test was conducted
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The expiry date of the PUC certificate
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The readings and observations from the test
What are the Ways to Open a PUC Center?
You can open a PUC center in India with the
following requirements:
Requirements for the site
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A petrol pump or an oil company’s retail outlet, or
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A workshop that is authorised as vehicle manufacture
can work too. The workspace must be at
least 400 sq. ft. For testing the emissions of two and three-wheelers. For
testing four-wheelers, the workspace must be at least 1000 sq. ft. or
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When an individual or a firm wants to establish a
PUC center, the minimum area required is 200 sq. ft. Additionally, there should
be space for parking so that the traffic jams do not happen as traffic causes
inconvenience to the public.
Qualifications
for a PUC operator
A PUC center must
have a designated PUC operator. The operator needs to be skilled in this line
of work. After meeting the site requirements, ensure that you employ someone
with the qualifications given below needed for a PUC operator. The
qualifications are:
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The person should have a certificate in motor
mechanics, auto mechanics, Diesel mechanic, or automobile engineering from a
recognised institute of learning.
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The PUC center should employ him/her.
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The person should be up to date with all the
procedures. He should also be skilled enough to make minor adjustments to lower
a given vehicle’s pollution levels.
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The designated operator must operate the PUC center.
No other person is authorised to run the PUC center.
Procedure
for opening a PUC center:
The following
procedures have to be followed when a person aspires to open a PUC center:
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One should apply for authorisation at the RTO, i.e.,
Regional Transport Office.
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You should apply at the nearest RTO division from
your address that is on your identity proof.
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You will need to submit an affidavit when applying
for a license.
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The terms and conditions should be clearly mentioned
in the affidavit.
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Apply for a NOC from the local authorities.
· The fees for applying depends on the state in which you are applying.
Fees for setting up a PUC center
The fee varies from state to state. In the
Delhi NCR region, the application fee is Rs. 5,000. The license has to be
renewed every year. Annual license renewal is charged, which costs Rs. 5,000. A
PUC center can recover the application fee in a matter of days.
Contents of the PUC Certificate:
The PUC Certificate for a vehicle contains
details such as :
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Registration number of the vehicle.
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The serial number of the PUCC.
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The date on which the emission test was done.
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PUC test validity date.
Emission test reading
of the vehicle.
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Benefits of Obtaining PUC Certificate for
Your Vehicle:
The impact of pollution on the global
environment has prompted countries to bring in new and effective laws to deal
with the emission levels of motor vehicles. Apart from being a mandatory
document for vehicles plying on roads, below are some of the benefits of
obtaining an emission certificate for your vehicle:
Caring for the Environment
Air pollution and its effects on the
environment change the earth’s climate and high levels of pollution can have a
devastating impact on the global environment. As a responsible individual,
caring for the environment by testing your vehicle for pollution and ensuring
that they are under the norms should be your priority. Every time you renew the
PUC Certificate, you ensure that your car or bike is emitting pollution levels
within the stipulated norms.
Awareness of Your Vehicle Condition
You have to renew the PUCC every 6 months and
this lets you know the pollution levels of the vehicle. If the levels are
higher, you can get it checked with the mechanic before the issue becomes a
larger problem. This also helps you maintain the condition of the vehicle by
servicing it at regular intervals.
Law Abiding Citizen
By obtaining the PUC Certificate, as a law
abiding citizen you are adhering to the rules set by the Government of India
through the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. This also avoids any possible penalties
for not carrying the PUCC for your vehicle.
Mandatory Documentation For Motor Vehicle
Insurance
During the car or bike insurance renewal, the
PUCC is one of the mandatory documents to confirm and approve a renewal for
your vehicle. The IRDAI has made it compulsory for insurance companies to renew
the vehicle insurance upon producing the emission certificate.
Micro – Project
· We
studied from this project about PUC Center.
Actual
resources used
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Sr No |
Name of resource/material |
Remarks |
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1 |
Reference Books |
PUC Center Knowledge. |
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2 |
Internet Connection |
For data searching and To make soft
copy of project. |
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3 |
Reference Websites |
https://okcredit.in/blog/what-is-puc-centre-and-puc-certificate/ |
Outputs
of the Micro –Projects
· We
studied from this project about PUC Center.
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