Maharashtra Transport Dept To Check Out-Of-State Vehicles Used For Over A Year; Special Drive From October 5 To 17

The Maharashtra Transport Department has announced a special drive from October 5 to 17 to identify private vehicles registered in other states but being used regularly in Maharashtra for over a year. This move is prompted by concerns that some vehicle owners may be registering their vehicles outside Maharashtra to avoid paying the higher motor vehicle tax applicable in the state.

The drive will involve verification by Transport Commissioner Rajesh Narwekar, who has directed all Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) and Deputy RTOs to carry out the process. Vehicles found to have been used in Maharashtra beyond the permissible period without completing the required formalities may face action, including detention, re-registration, and recovery of motor vehicle tax.

The department will deploy enforcement teams at various locations, including metropolitan areas, industrial zones, commercial and residential complexes, and large parking facilities, to examine documents and other objective evidence to establish how long the out-of-state vehicles have been operating in Maharashtra. Additionally, the department is separately examining 5,664 high-value vehicles, valued at over Rs 50 lakh, that were sold by dealers in Maharashtra during 2025-26 but subsequently registered outside the state.

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