Do You Own A New BS-VI Vehicle? Govt Mulls 3-Year PUC Validity Under New Rules

Last Updated:June 23, 2026, 16:48 IST

Under the proposal, BS-VI vehicles aged between six and 10 years would continue to require annual PUCC renewals.

Motorists who own BS-VI vehicles that are less than six years old may soon no longer need to renew their Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) every year. The government is considering a new set of rules that would extend the validity of PUCCs for such private vehicles to three years.

Under the proposal, BS-VI vehicles aged between six and 10 years would continue to require annual PUCC renewals, while vehicles older than 10 years would need to renew their certificates every six months.

According to a report by News18 Hindi, which first reported the development, the move is aimed at reducing the compliance burden on owners of newer vehicles. A separate report by The Times of India said the proposal takes into account the lower emissions of BS-VI vehicles compared with older models. BS-VI vehicles emit up to 82 per cent less particulate matter (PM) and 25 per cent less nitrogen oxide (NOx) than BS-IV vehicles.

The proposed framework is part of a overhaul of the pollution certification regime, tentatively titled PUCC 3.0.

The plan would also tighten norms for older vehicles. BS-I to BS-III vehicles may be required to renew their PUCCs every three months, instead of the current six-month cycle.

Similarly, BS-IV vehicles manufactured before March 2020 could be required to renew their certificates every six months, compared with the current annual requirement.

For commercial BS-VI vehicles that are up to six years old, the proposed validity period is two years. Commercial BS-VI vehicles older than six years would be subject to the same renewal schedule as private vehicles in the corresponding age categories.

Officials cited in the reports said the proposed changes are intended to better align testing requirements with actual emission levels while discouraging the continued use of older, more polluting vehicles.

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