MoRTH proposes 3-year PUC validity for newer BS-VI private vehicles
Draft rules would extend pollution-under-control certificate validity to three years for BS-VI private vehicles up to six years old, potentially reducing testing frequency and compliance costs. The proposal is open for stakeholder feedback for 30 days before final notification.
What happened
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) · MoRTH has proposed extending PUC validity to three years for newer BS-VI private vehicles, reducing owner
Key facts
- 3-year PUC validity for BS-VI non-transport vehicles up to six years old
- 2-year PUC validity for BS-VI transport vehicles up to six years old
- 1-year validity for BS-VI vehicles aged over six to 10 years
- 6-month validity for BS-VI vehicles over 10 years old
- 3-month validity retained for BS-I, BS-II and BS-III vehicles
- 6-month validity retained for BS-IV vehicles
- 10-day pre-expiry renewal window
- 30-day stakeholder consultation period
Why this matters
Automotive aftermarket consolidators should assess PUC-heavy targets for volume risk and prioritize partnerships or acquisitions that add maintenance, diagnostics and digital compliance capabilities.