PUC challan on EV car, strange case in Rajasthan, know the truth otherwise it may prove costly

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 11, 2026

Electric Vehicle Fine: The demand for electric vehicles is increasing rapidly in the country. government also Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Through this, EV is being promoted so that dependence on petrol and diesel can be reduced. But meanwhile, a case has come to light which has surprised people.

Challan issued on EV in Rajasthan

This incident took place in Nagaur, Rajasthan, where a Tata Tiago EV was stopped by the police. During investigation it was found that the car owner did not have PUC (Pollution Certificate). After this the police officer issued a challan of Rs 1500. The video of this entire incident is becoming increasingly viral on social media and people are raising questions about it.

How did this big mistake happen?

Actually, the police had earlier stopped the car because of the sunshade installed on the windshield. An challan of Rs 200 was also issued for this. But during this time the argument escalated and the policeman imposed fine even for not having PUC certificate.

The car owner said that PUC is not necessary for electric vehicles, but the officer ignored his point. According to reports, this challan was issued by mistake during the debate and now the matter is under investigation. It is being told that the wrong challan will be canceled from the system.

#Rajasthan Police Officer demanding PUC for an EV Car. 🤪
This is Indian police for you.
PS: This is from Nagore, RJ.
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— Kumar Manish (@kumarmanish9) April 8, 2026

Is PUC necessary for EV? know the truth

The question arises whether PUC certificate is necessary for electric vehicles? Investigation Exempted from. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has also clarified that battery-powered vehicles do not require regular PUC tests. PUC rules apply only to petrol and diesel vehicles, so that they do not harm the environment.

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Why is correct information important?

Such incidents show that awareness about the rules is still not complete. If you do not have the correct information, you can also become a victim of such wrong challan.

Important lessons for the middle class

If you are thinking of buying an EV or are already using it, then be sure to have correct knowledge of the rules. With this you can avoid unnecessary fines and hassles.