Issued by: Office of the Transport Commissioner-cum-Chairman State Transport Authority, Odisha, Cuttack

Notification No: 19375/TC  |  Date: 29 December 2025

In continuation of instructions for enforcement of valid PUCC and in furtherance of Rule 115(2) of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the State Government has decided to operationalise a standardised, secure, self-adhesive PUCC validity sticker system for all eligible vehicles.

Background

The decision was finalised in a meeting on 22-12-2025 with representatives of Oil Marketing Companies and Fuel Station Associations.

Cut-off Date

10-01-2026 is the cut-off date for implementation.

• Vehicles tested up to 09-01-2026 (PUCC in Form 59) shall obtain sticker from concerned RTO.
• Vehicles tested on or after 10-01-2026 shall obtain sticker from authorised PUC testing centre.

Vehicles Covered

All Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles.

Issuance of Sticker by RTOs (For PUCC up to 09-01-2026)

• Each RTO to open dedicated counter.
• Print stickers from ORSS fund or seek additional funds.
• Verifications: PUCC details from VAHAN, authorised centre confirmation, vehicle particulars with RC.
• Documents required: Original/digital PUCC (Form 59), RC copy, ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/other).
• For authorised person: Authorisation letter, self-attested Aadhaar copies of owner and authorised person.
• Maintain register with: Vehicle Registration Number, Date of issuance, Name of vehicle owner, Signature of owner/authorised person.
• Sticker affixed on windscreen by RTO staff.

Issuance of Sticker by PUC Centres (On or after 10-01-2026)

• Print and issue sticker along with Form 59.
• Affix on windscreen by centre staff.

Design and Security Features

As per Annexure-1, with security features to prevent duplication.

Enforcement

From cut-off date, check for valid sticker presence.

Awareness

Display banners/posters at RTOs and PUC centres.

What is the cut-off date for PUCC validity sticker implementation in Odisha?

10-01-2026 is the cut-off date.

Where to obtain PUCC sticker for vehicles tested before 10-01-2026?

From the concerned RTO.

Which vehicles are covered under this notification?

All Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles.

What documents are required for sticker issuance at RTO?

Original/digital PUCC (Form 59), RC copy, ID proof; for authorised person: authorisation letter and Aadhaar copies.

Who issued the PUCC sticker procedure notification for Odisha?

Office of the Transport Commissioner-cum-Chairman State Transport Authority, Odisha, Cuttack.