Is PUC Certificate Compulsory for Vehicle Insurance?
PUC, short for Pollution Under Control certificate does have a crucial role when buying vehicle insurance. Before we tell you about the importance of a PUC certificate in vehicle insurance, let us first see what is a PUC certificate?
PUC – Pollution Under Control Certificate
The PUC certificate holds the importance of verifying whether an internal combustion engine meets the required carbon emission level as stated by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highway (MoRTH). The limits prescribed are listed under the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1989.
These limits are revisited according to the recommendations given by the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). This makes it necessary for the vehicle owners to get their vehicles certified every six months in order to avoid any penalties.
Note: The penalty for not carrying the PUC certificate is Rs.1000 for the first time and Rs.2000 for every subsequent time.
Details on PUC Certificate:
- Registration number of the vehicle
- Date of emission test
- PUC certificate number
- Emission test reading
- Validity date of PUC certificate
Is It Compulsory to Have a PUC Certificate for Vehicle Insurance?
Yes, it is compulsory. According to the circular released by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. They put out a regulation that the insurers are to renew the policy only if the vehicle owner has a valid PUC certificate.
Why has IRDAI made PUC a mandatory document for vehicle insurance?
Carbon emissions can damage our environment severely. It can be very harmful for the health. And to address the rising tension of pollution levels in the country, the Supreme Court accepted the recommendations made by EPCA (Environment Pollution Prevention & Control Authority). This was done to make sure that the PUC certificate is linked to the renewal policy.
Points to Remember
- All vehicle owners must have a PUC certificate.
- The certificate verifies that the carbon emission in a vehicle under control and does not affect the environment.
- With this certificate, you save yourself from certain penalties.
- The certificate ensures that you are contributing towards a cleaner and greener environment.
In short,
Now you know how important is a PUC certificate for vehicle owners and also those who want to renew their vehicle insurance policy.
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