MMR RTOs fine 5,821 vehicles in 15-day enforcement drive

Panvel accounted for 1,170 of the 5,821 vehicle violations identified in an MMR-wide RTO inspection drive from October 1 to 15.

Eleven regional transport offices checked 31,899 vehicles, finding violations in 18.25% of those inspected. They imposed penalties totalling ₹6.20 crore, of which ₹1.92 crore had been recovered when the figures were compiled.

The Maharashtra Transport Department said the checks cover Pollution Under Control certificates, vehicle fitness certificates and permits. Officers are also checking overloaded vehicles and trucks carrying construction material or other loose goods without proper covering.

Thane recorded 912 violations and Mumbai East recorded 684. Panvel imposed the highest penalties, at ₹1.06 crore, while Mira-Bhayandar reported 92 violations from 1,012 inspections.

The department began the drive after an October 1 meeting at the Transport Commissioner’s office, linked to directions from a high-level committee connected with Bombay High Court proceedings on Mumbai air pollution. RTOs have been asked to maintain daily inspection and recovery records and submit monthly compliance reports.