Message: #0  2026-04-28  

A PUC bill refers to the payment receipt or fee for obtaining or
renewing a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for vehicles in
India, mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act to verify emission
compliance. This is especially relevant in Tamil Nadu, where
authorized PUC centers handle tests and issue digital certificates via
the Parivahan portal. [puc.parivahan.gov][1][https://puc.parivahan.gov.in/puc/views/OnlinePayment.xhtml)

## PUC Process
Visit a nearby PUC center (often at petrol pumps) for an emission
test; if compliant, pay the fee and get the certificate instantly,
valid for 6 months after the first year. Fees vary: ₹50-70 for
two-wheelers, ₹90-150 for four-wheelers (petrol/diesel/CNG).
[paytm][2][https://paytm.com/blog/rto/puc-certificate-in-india/)

## Online Payment
Use [Parivahan PUC portal][3][https://puc.parivahan.gov.in/) for payments with
application ID and mobile number, or download receipts post-payment.
For Tamil Nadu vehicles, check via VAHAN services.
[puc.parivahan.gov][4][https://puc.parivahan.gov.in/puc/views/DownloadFeesReceipts.xhtml)

## Penalties
Fines start at ₹1,000 for first offence without valid PUC, rising to
₹2,000 later; repeat violations may add harsher penalties. Renew
promptly to avoid issues during RTO checks or insurance renewals.
[sbigeneral][5][https://www.sbigeneral.in/blog/motor-insurance/motor-gi-simplified/what-is-puc-certificate)