Delhi vehicles need third registration label for PUC

The Delhi government has issued a new directive regarding Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. From now on, PUC centres must not issue these certificates to vehicles that do not have a third registration label on their windshields. This requirement comes from a Supreme Court ruling that requires high-security registration plates and color-coded stickers. These changes affect all vehicles in the National Capital Region, including Delhi. If drivers do not comply, they may face restrictions on essential services. The transport department has started sending text messages to vehicle owners in Delhi who lack this third registration mark. The messages will inform them that they cannot obtain a PUC certificate without it. Officials are looking into how they can ensure the software used for issuing PUC certificates will block vehicles without the third number plate. The third registration mark is a special hologram sticker placed on the upper left side of a vehicle's windshield.