Karnataka Transport Department seizes 30 luxury cars in Bengaluru over Rs 3 crore tax due
The crackdown targeted owners of car brands like Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Aston Martin, and Range Rover in Bengaluru.
The crackdown targeted owners of car brands like Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Aston Martin, and Range Rover. (Representational Image: Pexel)
The Karnataka Transport Department Sunday seized more than 30 luxury cars after their owners failed to pay the mandatory road tax worth over Rs 3 crore.
The crackdown targeted owners of car brands like Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Aston Martin, and Range Rover.
The operation was led by C Mallikarjun, Deputy Commissioner along with 41 officials, including Regional Transport officers B Srinivas Prasad, Deepak, Srinivasappa, and Ranjit.
“These vehicles were operating without paying road tax. We have issued notices to recover Rs 3 crore in dues from the owners,” a senior transport official said.
Authorities had been monitoring luxury car owners in Bengaluru, who often take their vehicles on weekend drives, leading to Sunday’s enforcement drive.
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