MoRTH proposes three-year PUCC validity for newer private BS-VI cars
India’s road transport ministry has proposed allowing private BS-VI cars under six years old to renew their PUCC certificate once every three years. The draft rule is subject to public feedback and final approval; testing cycles for older vehicles would remain unchanged.
What happened
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways · India’s road transport ministry has proposed extending PUCC validity to three years for private BS-VI cars under six
Key facts
- BS-VI private cars under 6 years old: PUCC proposed once every 3 years
- BS-IV vehicles: PUCC renewal every 6 months remains unchanged
- BS-I, BS-II and BS-III vehicles: PUCC renewal every 3 months remains unchanged
- BS-VI standards introduced in India in 2020
- BS-VI fuel sulphur limit: 10 ppm; BS-IV: 50 ppm
Why this matters
Dealership groups and mobility platforms can explore bundling longer-cycle compliance reminders with servicing, insurance and digital vehicle-management offerings as the rule progresses toward approval.