Archive · 8 Jan 2026
PMPML Fines Influencer ₹50,000 for Unauthorized Reels
A social media influencer named Atharva Sudame was fined ₹50,000 by PMPML, a public transport organization in Pune, India.
He made videos inside their buses without permission and used their uniforms and equipment.
PMPML sent him three notices but he didn't respond.
They want to stop people from using their property without asking first.
If he doesn't pay the fine, they might take legal action.
PMPML fined influencer Atharva Sudame ₹50,000 for unauthorized filming inside their buses.
Sudame used official uniforms, e-ticketing machines, and badges in his Instagram reels.
PMPML issued three notices (January 2, 5, and 10) but received no response.
PMPML requires prior permission for any filming inside their buses.
Failure to pay the fine may result in criminal action under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act.
- Who
- Atharva Sudame (influencer) and PMPML (organization)
- What
- Unauthorized filming and misuse of official items for Instagram reels
- When
- Third notice issued on January 10, 2024
- Where
- Pune, India (inside PMPML buses)
- Why
- To prevent misuse of public transport property and official items
PMPML's Stance
Influencer's Stance
Unauthorized Use of Property
PMPML's Stance
PMPML claims Sudame used their uniforms, e-ticketing machines, and badges without permission, violating their policies.
Influencer's Stance
No response from Sudame to the notices, so his stance is unknown.
- Influencer
- Atharva Sudame
- Organization
- Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML)
- Fine Amount
- ₹50,000
- Platform
- Items Misused
- Official uniform, e-ticketing machine, badge
- Notice Dates
- January 2, January 5, January 10 (third notice)
- Response Deadline
- Seven days from January 5
- Legal Action
- Offence may be registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act
Sources
Pune: PMPML Slaps ₹50,000 Fine On Influencer Atharva Sudame For Unauthorised Reels Using Official Uniform
Social media influencer fined Rs 50000 for filming reels inside Pune Mahanagar Parivahan bus
Influencer fined Rs 50k for filming reels inside Pune civic bus
