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prexpressions · 10-12-2008, 10:43 AM

About to come to India for an extended tour and just seen the little graphic at the top of xbhp which mentions a 'pollution certificate'.

Can someone tell me what this is? And do I need it if I bring a UK registered bike into India?

Many thanks

Paul

Paul Read - Round The World

Sunny · 10-12-2008, 06:15 PM

A PUC or a Pollution Under Control Certificate is usually required for vehicles which are older than 3 months on the road. You can easily get one in a petrol station in Delhi (or in other metro cities of India) in around 40 INR. The certificate is valid for three months and involves a quick 5 minutes check up.

Here is my certificate (which is expired though!):

You can probably get one done at a gas station even on a UK registered bike. The PUC though necessary, should not prove to be a deterrent even if you dont acquire it. Such is the leniency of this country. In extreme cases be ready to shell out a hundred bucks as 'ignorance' fee to the law enforcement officer.

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prexpressions Coming to India to tour Oct 2008 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: On the road Posts: 13	what is a pollution certificate? About to come to India for an extended tour and just seen the little graphic at the top of xbhp which mentions a 'pollution certificate'. Can someone tell me what this is? And do I need it if I bring a UK registered bike into India? Many thanks Paul Paul Read - Round The World

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Sunny SlowMotionInfinity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Delhi Posts: 6,824	A PUC or a Pollution Under Control Certificate is usually required for vehicles which are older than 3 months on the road. You can easily get one in a petrol station in Delhi (or in other metro cities of India) in around 40 INR. The certificate is valid for three months and involves a quick 5 minutes check up. Here is my certificate (which is expired though!): You can probably get one done at a gas station even on a UK registered bike. The PUC though necessary, should not prove to be a deterrent even if you dont acquire it. Such is the leniency of this country. In extreme cases be ready to shell out a hundred bucks as 'ignorance' fee to the law enforcement officer.

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