Supreme Court Contemplates Revisiting Mandate for PUC Certificate in Third-Party Vehicle Insurance
The Supreme Court has signaled its readiness to reevaluate its 2017 decision that required a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for third-party vehicle insurance. The Court made initial observations about the need to strike a balance between PUC requirements and third-party insurance.
Seeking input from Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta and amicus curiae Senior Advocate Singh, the Court aims to find a solution to potentially amend the 2017 directives effectively.
During the hearing before Justices AS Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, an application by the General Insurance Council highlighted concerns over non-compliance with the Court’s 2017 order.
The 2017 order stipulated that vehicles must possess a valid PUC certificate for insurance renewal. It also mandated 100% compliance by linking annual insurance with PUC certificates, based on recommendations from the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA).
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the General Insurance Council, pointed out that 55% of vehicles were non-compliant with third-party insurance, posing difficulties for claimants in accidents.
Acknowledging this issue, the Court emphasized the need for a balanced approach to ensure both PUC compliance and third-party insurance coverage.
The Court permitted the amicus curiae and Solicitor General to propose a solution for modifying the 2017 order to address these concerns.
The case, originally filed by MC Mehta against the Union of India and others, is scheduled for further consideration on July 15.
Case Details: MC Mehta v. Union of India & Ors., WP(C) No. 13029/1985
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