Punjab Ends Free Vehicle Emission Testing, Fees Imposed
Key Takeaways
- The Punjab government has ended the facility of free vehicle emission testing.
- Mandatory fixed fees have been introduced for emission testing across all vehicle types.
- Fees range from Rs. 100 for motorcycles to Rs. 2,000 for vehicles over 4500cc.
- The Environment Protection Department issued the formal notification detailing the new charges.
- All payments must be deposited directly into the EPA account at the time of testing.
The Punjab government has officially terminated the provision of free vehicle emission testing services, replacing it with a mandatory fee structure for all vehicle owners. The Environment Protection Department issued a formal notification detailing the new charges, which vary significantly across different vehicle classes. Motorcycle owners will incur a charge of Rs. 100, while rickshaws are set at Rs. 300. For cars, the fees escalate based on engine size, ranging from Rs. 500 for up to 1000cc to Rs. 2,000 for vehicles exceeding 4500cc. The department explicitly stated that these payments are required to be deposited directly into the EPA account at the time the emission test is conducted. This move shifts the financial responsibility for environmental compliance testing onto the vehicle owners.
