PUC Certificate Legal Provisions
The requirement for a mandatory Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate for vehicles in India is established by specific legal sections and rules.
The governing provisions are:
- Section: The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 specifies the framework. Section 177(3) is particularly relevant regarding the penalties and enforcement related to emission standards and PUC certificates.
- Rules: The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 detail the operational aspects. Rules 117 and 118 specifically address the issuance, validity, and mandatory nature of the PUC Certificate.
Therefore, the mandatory PUC Certificate is provided under Section 177(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Rules 117 and 118 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.


