Maharashtra raises Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate fees for vehicles

The hike follows a demand from the Maharashtra State PUC Centre Owners Association for higher testing fees.

The Maharashtra Transport Department has revised the fees for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates for motor vehicles, with the new rates made mandatory at all PUC centres across the state.Committee recommends revised fee structureThe revision follows a demand from the Maharashtra State PUC Centre Owners Association for an increase in PUC testing charges. The Transport Department had constituted a three-member committee to examine the demand. The committee studied the prevailing PUC testing rates in other states and submitted a report recommending revised charges.Under the new rates, the PUC testing fee for two-wheelers has been increased from Rs 50 to Rs 60. For petrol-powered three-wheelers, the fee has been raised from Rs 100 to Rs 120. The charge for vehicles running on petrol, CNG or LPG has been increased from Rs 125 to Rs 150, while the fee for diesel vehicles has gone up from Rs 150 to Rs 180.Five Youths Allegedly Assaulted At Dindigad Hill In Bhiwandi, Clash Breaks Out At HospitalCentres instructed to display new ratesThe department has directed all PUC centre owners to prominently display the revised fee structure at their centres. Officials have also been instructed to ensure that the revised rates are implemented uniformly at all PUC centres.The department has further directed authorities to ensure that motorists are not charged more than the prescribed fees. Necessary instructions will also be issued to the Vayuveg squads to monitor compliance and take appropriate action against centres violating the prescribed rates.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/