Maharashtra RTO Acts Against 475 Out-Of-State Vehicles, Recovers ₹24.09 Lakh In Fines

Mumbai, October 20, 2026: Maharashtra's Transport Department conducted a special inspection drive on out-of-state vehicles used within the state, uncovering 475 violations and recovering ₹24.09 lakh in fines and compounding fees. The inspection, conducted between October 5 and 17, targeted private vehicles registered outside Maharashtra but frequently used in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Pune, and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Officials seized 12 vehicles, focusing on high-value sports and luxury cars, as well as commercial vehicles such as cranes and trucks. The drive aimed to curb tax evasion through strategic vehicle registration, with Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, among the locations where such vehicles were registered. Transport officials had previously flagged cases of luxury vehicles being sold by dealers in Maharashtra but registered in other states.

During the operation, inspectors scrutinized vehicle documents, checked registration details, and verified owners' actual addresses, leading to the issuance of challans for delinquent tax payments. The Maharashtra Transport Department seeks to protect state revenue by ensuring vehicles utilized in the state pay the required taxes, regardless of their registration location.