Apply Online

1. To Apply for Pollution (Emission) Testing Centre, the applicant must make the application online via the following link link
2. The applicant must click the “Register New/Old PUC Centre” menu.
3. Next, the applicant must enter center details, PUC Centre address, and authorized person contact details. After entering these details, the next step will be displayed.,
4. Next, the applicant has to select the machine type from the drop-down menu.,
5. Next, the applicant has to fill in the machine details and enter the security code as displayed on the screen.
6. Then the payment will be displayed, the applicant has to select the mode of payment and click register.
7. Then the applicant has to make their payment using the following link link
8. The applicant has to enter the application id, mobile number, and captcha code and click “View Applicant details” and then make payment.
9. After successful payment a receipt will be generated, and the applicant can download the receipt for future reference.
10. The applicant can check the status of the application by entering the ring application id using the following link link
11. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Pollution (Emission) Testing Centre, the applicant must approach their Respective RTO offices – link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer
3. The applicant must fill in all necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete forms are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant must attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. The applicant must submit the application form along with the required documents to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as per the authority's request.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. The authority will check all the submitted documents, and after verification, the authority will issue the registration certificate.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Duly signed and filled application form
• Proof of identity: This could be a copy of your passport, driver's license, or Aadhaar card.
• Proof of address: This could be a copy of your voter ID card, electricity bill, or bank statement.
• A copy of the pollution testing machine's certificate of approval from ARAI.

Commissioner of Transport


Directorate of Transport – Himachal Pradesh
Hari Mandir, Cart Rd, Chaura Maidan,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001
Email - transport-hp@nic.in
Contact link – link

The eligibility criteria for opening a pollution testing center vary from state to state. However, some common eligibility criteria include:

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• The applicant must have a valid trade license.
• The applicant must have a minimum of 100 square feet of space for the pollution testing center
• The applicant must have a pollution testing machine that is approved by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).

• The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

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• The Processing time of this procedure takes up to 15 – 30 days.

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Applicant must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Applicant name
• Address
• City
• State
• PUC Centre name
• PUC Centre address
• Machine details

• A pollution (emission) testing centre is a facility that tests the emissions of motor vehicles. The tests measure the amount of pollutants emitted from the vehicle's exhaust, such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides. The results of the tests are used to determine if the vehicle is following emission standards.

Here are some of the specific purposes of pollution testing:

• To identify vehicles that are emitting excessive pollutants.
• To require owners of polluting vehicles to fix the problem.
• To improve air quality by reducing the amount of pollutants emitted into the atmosphere.
• To protect public health by reducing exposure to harmful pollutants.
• To improve fuel efficiency by ensuring that vehicles are properly tuned.
• To help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change.

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Here are some of the benefits of pollution testing:

• Reduces air pollution
• Protects public health
• Helps to improve air quality and makes our communities healthier
• Promotes fuel efficiency
• Encourages the use of cleaner vehicles
• Supports the development of new technologies to reduce emissions