The government is also making a new kind of PUC paper with a special QR code on it, kind of like a scanner code, to make sure the paper is real and not fake. When you go to the petrol station, they will scan your PUC paper to check if it’s genuine.
The government wants to make sure that only cars with real PUC papers can get fuel, so everyone’s car stays safe and clean. Recently, the people in charge of roads and cars are making new rules to stop people from driving cars that aren’t safe or don’t have the right papers. One new rule is that if you want to buy fuel (gasoline) at the petrol station, you need to show a special paper called a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. This paper proves that your car isn’t polluting too much.
In a move to tighten enforcement against illegal vehicles and ensure environmental compliance, the Maharashtra government is set to introduce a new rule — vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps.
The state’s Transport Minister, Pratap Sarnaik, recently announced this initiative as part of broader efforts to improve road and environmental safety.
“Any vehicle owner visiting a petrol pump will need to present a valid PUC certificate, which will be scanned for authenticity before fuel is provided,” Sarnaik stated in a media briefing.
To prevent the use of fake PUC certificates, the transport department plans to introduce a QR code-based PUC system. These digital certificates will allow for easy scanning and real-time verification at fuel stations.
“We understand some vehicle owners may try to obtain fake PUCs to bypass this system,” Sarnaik added. “To counter that, QR code-enabled certificates will make it easier to distinguish between genuine and fraudulent documents.”
What This Means for Motorists:
- A valid and genuine PUC certificate will be mandatory to purchase fuel.
- QR code verification will be implemented at fuel stations.
- Stricter enforcement aims to reduce pollution and eliminate fake documentation.
This move is part of the government’s broader effort to promote responsible vehicle ownership and improve environmental standards across the state.
