Punjab Imposes Fees on Vehicle Emission Testing

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐

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Islamabad Launches Citywide Vehicle Emission Testing Drive

The Punjab government has officially ended the facility of free vehicle emission testing, making it mandatory for vehicle owners to pay a fixed fee based on engine category. This decision aims to strengthen environmental regulations and improve compliance with pollution control standards across the province.

According to the notification issued by the Environment Protection Department, motorcycles will now be charged Rs. 100, while rickshaw owners will pay Rs. 300. Car owners will face charges depending on engine capacity, ranging from Rs. 500 for vehicles up to 1000cc to Rs. 2,000 for cars above 4500cc.

Vehicle Type	Fee (PKR)
Motorcycles	100
Rickshaws	300
Cars up to 1000cc	500
Cars up to 1500cc	800
Cars up to 2500cc	1000
Cars up to 4500cc	1500
Above 4500cc capacity	2000

“All fees will be deposited directly into the EPA account at the time of testing,” the department clarified.

This move marks a shift from free public services to a structured fee-based system, aligning with the government’s efforts to ensure stricter vehicle emission monitoring in Punjab.

Environment policy, Punjab vehicles

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