8 buses seized in drive against illegal parking & other violations
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During the drive, the team thoroughly checked various documents such as fitness certificates, permits, insurance, PUC (pollution under control) and tax certificates. The team also conducted an intensive check for other violations, including overloading, overcharging passengers, and the absence of a speed governor.
The buses were seized from Patel Pratima, Madhumilan Chauraha, Ring Road, and Musakhedi. Some were found picking up passengers in the middle of the road, while others were parked for cleaning and repairs, causing public inconvenience.
The team also took the opportunity to encourage citizens to get high-security registration plates for their vehicles. The administration has appealed to bus operators to run their services only from designated stops, warning that action would continue against violators.
Indore RTO sets record, recovers over Rs 1.5 crore in one day
In a record-breaking effort, Indore RTO recovered more than Rs 1.52 crore outstanding motor vehicle tax in a single day.
The collection was made from 91 vehicles with pending dues, following a targeted campaign.
Regional transport officer Pradeep Sharma said a special plan was devised to recover the pending tax. The RTO staff was provided with a list of defaulting vehicles and was assigned to contact vehicle owners personally or via phone. This dedicated effort from July 3 to July 31, 2025, resulted in the recovery of a total of 2.46 crore from 240 vehicles.
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