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Smog and pollution wreaked havoc in Delhi-NCR Is. The air of the national capital has reached such a bad level that it is becoming difficult to breathe. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has crossed 400 in many areas of the National Capital Region. Which shows a very bad situation.
In such a situation, to stop the pollution caused by vehicles, the government is vigorously checking the PUC certificates of the vehicles. Last Friday, the police took strict action against vehicles running without PUC certificates. And a total fine of Rs 4.85 crore was imposed on 4,855 vehicles.
If you also drive a vehicle, then check once whether the PUC certificate of your vehicle has expired or not. Because there is a provision of a challan of up to Rs 10,000 if you are caught driving without a valid PUC certificate. If caught driving without a valid PUC, there is a provision of a fine of Rs 1,000 for the first time and Rs 2,000 for the second time. But the transport department also says that if the driver does not present the PUC certificate, he can face a fine of up to Rs 10,000 or jail up to 6 months or both.
How to get PUC certificate: You do not need to worry much to get the certificate. This facility is easily available at petrol pumps.
PUC Certificate Centre: Pollution checking centers have been set up at every petrol pump. Where you will have to get the pollution level of your vehicle checked and after that you will get a certificate.
How much is the fee: Its fee is around Rs 110 for a car and Rs 80 for a two-wheeler.
