Pune RTO Recovers ₹8.83 Crore From Traffic Violators Between April & July
· Free Press Journal
Pune: The Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has intensified action against motorists violating traffic rules, collecting ₹8.83 crore in fines between April and July through enforcement drives and recovery of pending e-challans.
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During the four-month period, RTO flying squads issued 22,370 e-challans as part of a drive aimed at curbing traffic violations and improving compliance with road safety regulations. The department had set a target of collecting ₹10 crore during the period.
The enforcement drive focused not only on issuing fresh challans but also on recovering fines from pending e-challans and outstanding dues.
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According to RTO data, approximately ₹3.69 crore was recovered from pending e-challans during the four-month period. A further ₹19.04 lakh was collected towards outstanding fines. Together with fines generated through enforcement action, the department’s total recovery stood at ₹8.83 crore.
Deputy Regional Transport Officer Swapnil Bhosale said flying squads had been tasked with taking action against motorists violating traffic regulations and recovering fines. He added that increased use of e-challans had made enforcement more systematic and transparent.
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