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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed revising the validity of the Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate.
Privately owned BS-VI vehicles up to six years old would need a PUC only once every three years, instead of annually.
BS-VI vehicles aged six to ten years would renew it yearly.
Vehicles older than ten years would need a PUC every six months.
Older BS-IV and earlier vehicles would face more frequent testing.
A Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate confirms a vehicle's exhaust emissions are within legal limits. 'Bharat Stage' (BS) norms are India's vehicle-emission standards, modelled on European norms; BS-VI, in force nationwide since April 2020, is far cleaner than the earlier BS-IV. Because newer BS-VI vehicles pollute less and stay compliant longer, the proposal relaxes how often they need testing, while keeping frequent checks for older, dirtier vehicles.
Simple Analogy: A newer, cleaner engine is like a healthy person needing check-ups less often; an older one needs them more frequently.
General Awareness > Environment and Governance
GS Paper 3 > Environment; Pollution
Which of the following correctly reflects the legal implication of Article 255 regarding presidential or governor's assent to bills?
Answer: Omission of prior recommendation doesn't invalidate law if assent is given.
Pollution Under Control certificate, confirming a vehicle's emissions are within legal limits.
India's vehicle-emission standards; BS-VI has applied nationwide since April 2020.