Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Pimpri-Chinchwad RTO Issues 395 Challans in Vehicle Crackdown
The Pimpri-Chinchwad RTO checked vehicles for rule violations.
The inspection took place from September 1 to 15.
Officials looked for illegal black window films and fancy number plates.
They also checked whether vehicles had High-Security Registration Plates.
Some luxury buses registered in other states were inspected too.
Officials issued 395 challans, which are notices requiring people to pay fines.
So far, 167 challans were paid.
The RTO collected ₹8.09 lakh.
It warned owners to follow vehicle rules and avoid unsafe modifications.
The Pimpri-Chinchwad RTO inspected vehicles from September 1 to 15.
Officials targeted black films, fancy number plates and missing HSRPs.
The drive resulted in 395 challans, with 167 payments completed.
Authorities recovered ₹8.09 lakh in fines during the campaign.
Luxury buses registered in other states generated ₹6.77 lakh in fines.
- Who
- Pimpri-Chinchwad Regional Transport Office officials and vehicle owners, including operators of luxury buses registered in other states.
- What
- Officials conducted a vehicle inspection drive and issued 395 challans for violations involving black films, fancy number plates, missing HSRPs and related issues.
- When
- September 1 to 15; the year was not specified.
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune.
- Why
- To enforce government vehicle regulations and address unauthorised number plates, black films and illegal modifications.
- Challans issued
- 395
- Challans paid
- 167
- Total fines recovered
- ₹8.09 lakh
- Black-film challans
- 16 issued; six paid; ₹3,000 recovered
- Missing HSRP challans
- 275 issued; 106 paid; ₹1.08 lakh recovered
- Fancy-number challans
- 59 issued; 32 paid; ₹20,500 recovered
- Other-state luxury bus challans
- 45 issued; 23 paid; ₹6.77 lakh recovered