Odisha Govt Slashes PUCC Fines by up to 90% After Public Backlash

Driving Without Pollution Certificate? Check New Penalty Rates As Odisha Cuts Fine to INR 6,000 | 📰 LatestLY

The Odisha government has reduced the uniform INR 10,000 fine for vehicles without a valid PUC certificate to a graded structure ranging from INR 1,000 to INR 6,000 based on vehicle type and offense count, easing public backlash. The state transport department formally issued a notification to operationalise the revised compounding fee structure. 📰 Driving Without Pollution Certificate? Check New Penalty Rates As Odisha Cuts Fine to INR 6,000.

Odisha govt slashes PUCC fines by up to 90% after public backlash

In a major rollback following public outrage, the Odisha government on Wednesday slashed penalties for violations of Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) norms by up to 90%, easing the burden on vehicle owners after the earlier provision of fines up to Rs 20,000 triggered widespread resentment across the state.

Odisha cuts PUC fines, replaces Rs 10,000 penalty with graded rates

Odisha has lowered the fine for vehicles without a PUC certificate and introduced category-wise slabs. The move follows criticism from motorists and signals a relief-first approach over revenue collection.

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Odisha eases PUCC penalty for repeat offenders - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has lowered the maximum penalty for vehicles operating without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), from Rs 10,000 to Rs 6,000, Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena said. Under the revised penalty structure, motorcycles and three-wheelers will be fined Rs 1,000 for a first offence and Rs 2,000 for subsequent […]