Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- With barely a month left before stricter enforcement of Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) norms in Odisha, vehicle owners across the state are facing mounting difficulties due to procedural delays, limited infrastructure, and crowding at collection points.

Sources reported that while online payment options are available, many motorists are being compelled to deposit fines offline, leading to long queues and operational congestion.

Under the existing Motor Vehicles Act provisions, possession of a valid PUCC, insurance and fitness certificate is mandatory. However, as enforcement tightens, vehicle owners report that the process of obtaining pollution certificates and completing related formalities has beco...