Before purchasing a used car or a new car, checking the emission level of the motor vehicle is a must. This is where Form 22 plays a role, as it helps us to know the level of greenhouse gases the vehicle emits. According to the Motor Vehicles Act 1989, the Central Government has been assigned the task to regulate the vehicle emission standards for all motor vehicles in India.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), implements the emissions standards for the individual states. If the vehicle exceeds the level of greenhouse gases as per the Government norms, then one must ensure not to buy the same. After you have bought a car, you have to get it registered within a tentative time limit; during applying for vehicle registration one also must submit Form 22 with all the necessary details filled in.
What is Form 22 and why is Form 22 required for buying a car?
Form 22 also known as the roadworthiness certificate is provided by the car manufacturer and is handed over to the car owner once the vehicle is delivered.
Form 22 contains all the details about the emission level of the motor vehicle and is a mandatory document to be shared with the buyer even before the car is purchased. It is proof that the vehicle abides by the safety and pollution standards set by the Government of India.
Form 22 provides a complete list regarding the brand, chassis number, engine number, and emission norms – Bharat stage – IV/ VI/ Bharat (Trem) Stage- III/IIII checklist for buying a vehicle, list of each pollutant – carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, non-methane, etc. One has to submit Form 22 if they want to register their purchased car in India. The form is usually sent to the buyer through the dealer and thus your automobile does not require any PUC certificate for 1 year from the date of registration.
How to get Form 22 online?
Follow the below steps to download Form 22:
- Visit the Parivahan website
- Click on the option ‘Informational Services’ on the menu tab
- Click on ‘Downloadable Forms’ from the drop-down menu
- Click on the option ‘All Forms’
- Scroll down and download Form 22 under ‘All Forms’
When is Form 22 issued?
Form 22 will be issued by the dealer with the signature of the manufacturer once a vehicle is bought. Earlier Form 22 only provided details stating that the concerned motor vehicle complies with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and specified the relevant emission norms. Now, the manufacturers also have to provide the initial certificate of compliance with pollution standards, safety standards of components quality, and the road–worthiness certificate (Form 22) for all vehicles.
Parts of Form 22
Form 22 is a certificate issued to state that the vehicle in question complies with the emission values as set by the Government under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which includes the mass emission norms and the noise level standard. The following are the details that comes under Form 22 –
- Brand name of the vehicle
- Chassis number
- Engine number/ motor number (in case of battery operated vehicles)
- Applicable Emission Norms [Bharat Stage- IV/VI/ Bharat (Trem) Stage-III / III A etc.
- Sound level for horn and pass by noise values of the vehicle model
- Emission values
How to fill out Form 22?
The following details must be filled out in Form 22 to provide details of the vehicle in question.
- Point 1 – Brand name of the vehicle, Chassis Number, and Engine Number.
- Points 2 to 4 – mention the Applicable Emission Norms.
- Point 5 (i) & (ii) – mention the details of the emission: level of greenhouse gases in the table below for the particular fuel type car. Next, provide the noise level of the vehicle in decibels as per the horn, bystander’s position, and operator’s ear level.
- The signature of the manufacturer of the vehicle.
What documents should be submitted along with Form 22 to the RTO for registering a new vehicle?
- Completed Form 20
- Form 21
- Attested copy of the valid insurance policy
- Identity proof of the car owner
- Proof of address of the owner
- PAN card, Form 60, or Form 61, whichever is applicable
- In the case of an imported car, a customs clearance certificate has to be enclosed
- Challan receipt
- Affidavit on a non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs. 3
- Chassis pencil print
- Form 34, signed by the concerned bank and the owner, in case the vehicle is under a loan
- In certain situations, the fitness certificate of the motor vehicle might be required
Summary
A roadworthiness certificate is required to ensure that the vehicle purchased has all its critical parts in good condition or working order and the vehicle is fit for use along with the emissions norms set under the Motor Vehicles Act, of 1988. This ensures that the car you have bought is compliant with all government regulations. If this form is not provided, the car will not be allowed to be driven on the Indian roads, making it an important document to have when buying a new car.
FAQ about Form 22 for buying a car
Q. Why is Form 22 important?
RTO Form 22 depicts that the vehicle sold was compliant with safety, roadworthiness, and pollution standards. One has to obtain the original Form 22 from the car dealer with the signature of the manufacturer duly printed in case they are going for self-registration. They may also ask for a photocopy from the dealer to keep records.
Q. Who needs Form 22?
Anybody who has purchased a new vehicle must submit Form 22 to certify that their motor vehicle is roadworthy and complies with the emission standards and other norms set by the Central Government.
Q. Do I need a PUC certificate after I have purchased a new car?
No, you do not need a PUC certificate for 1 year from the date of registration. You only need Form 22 from the dealer if you are going for self-registration.
