BENGALURU: Karnataka petroleum dealers have urged the transport department to take immediate action against irregularities in the issuance of Emission Test Certificates (ETC) across Karnataka.
In a letter addressed to the Minister for Transport Ramalinga Reddy, the dealers highlighted the circulation of fake ETC by a few centres due to outdated and vulnerable testing systems.
The dealers stressed the critical need for a foolproof emission testing system. They pointed out that many ETC centres, operated from petroleum retail outlets, still rely on systems prone to generating fake certificates, sometimes through NIC software. A report highlighting these issues has been submitted to the Minister for review.
The letter also raised concerns over the non-integration of ETC with the VAHAN portal, which has reportedly caused motorists to incur heavy fines in other states. Additionally, dealers flagged a scarcity of holograms required for certificate issuance, urging the government to ensure availability until a new system is implemented.
The petroleum dealers called on the Reddy to introduce robust solutions, including VAHAN integration and a secure emission testing mechanism.