Annexure-1

PART A
Micro Project Report on

“Prepare a report on PUC Center”

Environmental Studies (22447)

Diploma in Computer Engineering

of
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai
Submitted by

Group No :-
Roll No :-

Under the Guidance of

Department of Computer Engineering

Puranmal Lahoti Government Polytechnic,
Ausa Road, Latur
2022-2023

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 Part-A (plan)

Title of the Micro-Project

“Prepare a report on PUC Center”

Brief Introduction :

The Indian government has mandated the Pollution Under

Control (PUC) certificate under the Central Motor Vehicles Rule,
1989. The PUC test assesses the emission of a vehicle and
checks if it follows the standard pollution regulation. In India, a
valid driving license, insurance coverage and a Pollution Under
Control Certificate are legal mandatory requirements for a car.
An insurance coverage is mandated by the Motor Vehicles Act,
1988, for all cars plying on Indian roads. Similarly, the Central
Motor Vehicle Rule, 1989 mandates the PUC Certification. The
PUC certificate states that the pollution emitted by your vehicle
meets the emission standards set by the Government.
Generally, a vehicle that is older than 5 years emits more
pollution since it runs on previous BS (Bharat Stage) bars. The
PUC certificate was first mandated by the Central Motor
Vehicles Act of 1989. The fine earlier was Rs.1,000 for the first
offense and Rs.2,000 for subsequent offenses. The fine has
been enhanced to Rs. 10,000/- now.

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1.0 Aims/benefits of the micro-project:-

Aim :- We studied from this project about PUC Center

Benefits :-

1) Tells you if your vehicle is environment friendly.

2) Track your vehicle’s general health every time you get it
renewed
3) You need a PUC certificate to get the vehicle insurance
renewed.

2.0 Course Outcomes addressed (COs):-

a) Develop public awareness about environments

b) Select alternative energy resources for engineering
Practices
c) Conserve Ecosystem and Biodiversity
d) Apply techniques to reduce environmental pollution
e) Manage social issues and environmental ethics as lifelong
learning

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 3.0 Project Methodology:-
First of we collected the information which is
required for our micro-project from internet facilities,
references books and our subject teacher. We used
Google and Wikipedia facilities for collecting necessary
information. We searched information about “PUC
CENTER”.

It solved our difficulties to complete the project, and then

weathered and analyzed the information. Chosen the
information which we are going to represent and they
represented the information in systematic and logical
manner using respective PUC Center.

4.0 Action plan:-

Sr.No Details of activity Planned Planned Name of

Start date Finish Team
date members
1. Selection of Micro Project 1)
Title
2. Literature survey on textbook 1)
and other
3. Study the use of internet for 1)
searching the literature
(google.com, various good
presentation, youtube videos)

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4. Collecting and formatting of 1)
data collected by team
members.
5. Final verification done by 1)
subject teachers and guide
how to prepare charts with
necessary information related
with topic.
6. Making report with all basic 1)
information related with
topics.

5.0 Resources required :-

Sr.No Name of Specification Qty. Remark

Resources

1. BOOK Environmental 1 Excellent

Studies(Techmax)
LAPTOP I5core , 8GB RAM 1 Excellent
2.
- -
3. INTERNET Google, Tutorials point

4. SOFTWARE Microsoft word - -

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6.0 Name of Team Members

SR. NO ROLL NO NAME OF STUDENTS

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 Annexure-2

Part –B Micro-project report

“Prepare a report on PUC Center”

1.0 Rationale:-

The world is facing the biggest challenge of survival.

Degradation of ecosystem, depletion of natural resources,
increasing levels of pollution pose major threat to the survival of
mankind. The need of the hour, therefore is to concentrate on the
area of environmental aspects, which shall provide an insight into
various environment related issues.
Environmental studies are an interdisciplinary academic field
that integrates physical, chemical and biological sciences, with the
study of the environment. It provides an integrated, quantitative,
and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental
system and gives an insight into solutions of environmental
problems.

2.0 Aims/Benefits of The Micro-Project:-

Aim :- We studied from this project about PUC Center

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Benefits :-

1) Tells you if your vehicle is environment friendly.

2) Track your vehicle’s general health every time you get it
renewed
3) You need a PUC certificate to get the vehicle insurance
renewed.

3.0 COURSE OUTCOMES

a) Develop public awareness about environments

b) Select alternative energy resources for engineering
Practices
c) Conserve Ecosystem and Biodiversity
d) Apply techniques to reduce environmental pollution
e) Manage social issues and environmental ethics as lifelong
learning

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4.0 LITERATURE REVIEW :-
Brief Introduction :
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate

The Indian government has mandated the Pollution Under Control

(PUC) certificate under the Central Motor Vehicles Rule, 1989. The PUC
test assesses the emission of a vehicle and checks if it follows the
standard pollution regulation. In India, a valid driving license, insurance
coverage and a Pollution Under Control Certificate are legal mandatory
requirements for a car. An insurance coverage is mandated by the
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for all cars plying on Indian roads. Similarly,
the Central Motor Vehicle Rule, 1989 mandates the PUC Certification.
The PUC certificate states that the pollution emitted by your vehicle
meets the emission standards set by the Government. Generally, a
vehicle that is older than 5 years emits more pollution since it runs on
previous BS (Bharat Stage) bars. The PUC certificate was first mandated
by the Central Motor Vehicles Act of 1989. The fine earlier was Rs.1,000
for the first offense and Rs.2,000 for subsequent offenses. The fine has
been enhanced to Rs. 10,000/- now.

Earlier, the PUC norms were not enforced or were rarely enforced. The
Indian Government has said that it will be strictly enforcing the PUC
norms now.

Millions of motor vehicles are lining up to get a PUC certificate to

comply with the law.

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What is PUC Certificate?

The smoke emitted from vehicles, if left unchecked, could

pollute the environment to a great extent. PUC is a certification
mark that is provided to vehicles that undergo the PUC Test
successfully. The certification indicates that the vehicle’s
emissions are in alignment with standard pollution norms and
are not harmful to the environment. All vehicles on Indian
roads are mandated to carry a valid PUC certification.

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 Validity and Cost:
When you purchase a new car, a PUC certificate is provided for it and
the validity of this certificate is 1 year. Following that your car would
need to undergo the PUC test at regular intervals and a new certificate
will be issued each time.

The validity of the new certificate is usually 6 months. In case an

adverse reading is observed in the PUC test, the validity of the
certificate will be decided on the basis of that reading.

If cars exhibit higher levels of emission than the prescribed limits, the
registration number of the vehicle will be informed to the RTO, Deputy
RTO or Assistant RTO by the testing centre within one day.

The cost of the PUC test is quite minimal. It varies from Rs. 60 to Rs. 100,
based on the vehicle that is being tested and its fuel type.

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PUC Test Procedure :-
In the case of diesel vehicles, the accelerator is fully pressed and the
readings of pollution levels are observed. This is repeated five times
and the average constitutes the final reading.

For petrol vehicles, the car is kept idling without pressing the
accelerator. Only one reading is taken and this constitutes the final
reading.

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Importance of PUC Certificate:

The PUC certificate contains the following information

➢ The serial number of the issued certificate

➢ The vehicle’s license plate number

➢ The date on which the test was conducted

➢ The expiry date of the PUC certificate

➢ The readings and observations from the test

What are the Ways to Open a PUC Center?

You can open a PUC center in India with the following requirements :

Requirements for the site

➢ A petrol pump or an oil company’s retail outlet, or

➢ A workshop that is authorized as vehicle manufacture can work

too. The workspace must be at least 400 sq. ft. For testing the
emissions of two and three-wheelers. For testing four-wheelers,
the workspace must be at least 1000 sq. ft. or

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 ➢ When an individual or a firm wants to establish a PUC center, the
minimum area required is 200 sq. ft. Additionally, there should be
space for parking so that the traffic jams do not happen as traffic
causes inconvenience to the public.

Qualifications for a PUC operator

A PUC center must have a designated PUC operator. The operator

needs to be skilled in this line of work. After meeting the site
requirements, ensure that you employ someone with the qualifications
given below needed for a PUC operator. The qualifications are :

➢ The person should have a certificate in motor mechanics, auto

mechanics, Diesel mechanic, or automobile engineering from a
recognized institute of learning.

➢ The PUC center should employ him/her.

➢ The person should be up to date with all the procedures. He

should also be skilled enough to make minor adjustments to
lower a given vehicle’s pollution levels.

➢ The designated operator must operate the PUC center. No other

person is authorized to run the PUC center.

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Procedure for opening a PUC center

The following procedures have to be followed when a person

aspires to open a PUC Center :-

➢ One should apply for authorization at the RTO i.e., Regional

Transport Office.

➢ You should apply at the nearest RTO division from your address
that is on your identity proof.

➢ You will need to submit an affidavit when applying for a license.

➢ The terms and conditions should be clearly mentioned in the

affidavit.

➢ Apply for a NOC from the local authorities.

➢ The fees for applying depends on the state in which you are
applying.

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Fees for setting up a PUC center

The fee varies from state to state. In the Delhi NCR region, the
application fee is Rs. 5,000. The license has to be renewed every year.
Annual license renewal is charged, which costs Rs. 5,000. A PUC center
can recover the application fee in a matter of days.

Contents of the PUC Certificate:

The PUC Certificate for a vehicle contains details such as :

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 ➢ Registration number of the vehicle.
➢ The serial number of the PUCC.
➢ The date on which the emission test was done.
➢ PUC test validity date.
➢ Emission test reading of the vehicle.

Benefits of Obtaining PUC Certificate for Your Vehicle :-

The impact of pollution on the global environment has prompted

countries to bring in new and effective laws to deal with the emission
levels of motor vehicles. Apart from being a mandatory document for
vehicles plying on roads, below are some of the benefits of obtaining an
emission certificate for your vehicle:

Caring for the Environment

Air pollution and its effects on the environment change the earth’s
climate and high levels of pollution can have a devastating impact on
the global environment. As a responsible individual, caring for the
environment by testing your vehicle for pollution and ensuring that
they are under the norms should be your priority. Every time you

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renew the PUC Certificate, you ensure that your car or bike is emitting
pollution levels within the stipulated norms.

Awareness of Your Vehicle Condition

You have to renew the PUCC every 6 months and this lets you know the
pollution levels of the vehicle. If the levels are higher, you can get it
checked with the mechanic before the issue becomes a larger problem.
This also helps you maintain the condition of the vehicle by servicing it
at regular intervals.

Law Abiding Citizen

By obtaining the PUC Certificate, as a law abiding citizen you are

adhering to the rules set by the Government of India through the
Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. This also avoids any possible penalties for not
carrying the PUCC for your vehicle.

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Mandatory Documentation For Motor Vehicle Insurance

During the car or bike insurance renewal, the PUCC is one of the
mandatory documents to confirm and approve a renewal for your
vehicle. The IRDAI has made it compulsory for insurance companies to
renew the vehicle insurance upon producing the emission certificate.

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5.0 ACTUAL METHODOLOGY FOLLOWED :-

1] Getting the overview of the project and understanding the

concept thoroughly.

2] Collecting information about implementing the concepts of data

communication of the given micro-project.

3] Making of the proposal.

4] Making of the report.

6.0 Resources required :-

Sr.No Name of Specification Qty. Remark

Resources
1. BOOK Environmental Excellent
Studies(Tech max) 1

2. LAPTOP I5core , 8GB RAM 1 Excellent

3. - -
INTERNET Google, tutorials point
4.
SOFTWARE Microsoft word - -

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7.0 Outputs of the Micro-Project

➢ We studied from this project about PUC Center

8.0 Applications of the Micro-Project

1) PUC Center is used to check if the vehicle emissions are in

compliance with the air pollution norms
2) PUC Center is used to check your vehicle is environment
friendly or not
3) Track your vehicle’s general health every time you get it
renewed

9.0 SKILL DEVELOPED / LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THIS

MICROPROJECT:

1) Presentation Skill
2) Communication Skill
3) Logic Development Skill
4) Time Management Skills

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Name of Team Members

SR. NO ROLL NO NAME OF STUDENTS

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