Over 7,000 vehicles with BH number plates registered with Pune RTO last yr

The uptrend in BH number plate or Bharat series registration shows growth of around 87 percent compared to 2022. The surge includes 79 percent growth in four wheelers and 110 percent growth in registration of two-wheelers.

This increase of non-transport vehicles with BH series registration in Pune almost doubled, compared to the previous year.

After a slow start in October 2021, as many as 7,042 personal vehicles, including two and four-wheelers, that had registered with the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) in 2023 had the Bharat (BH) number plate series, shows data shared by the officials.

The uptrend in BH number plate or Bharat series registration shows growth of around 87 percent compared to 2022. The surge includes 79 percent growth in four wheelers and 110 percent growth in registration of two-wheelers.

This increase of non-transport vehicles with BH series registration in Pune almost doubled, compared to the previous year. A total of 3,758 BH numbers were registered in Pune in 2022, which was 131 in 2021.

Deputy Regional Transport Officer Sanjiv Bhor explained the BH series was introduced to avoid the hassle of transferring vehicle registration after moving from one state to another. Employees from the central government such as defence, bank, administration and those employed in private companies, which have offices in four or more states or Union territories, are eligible for the BH series number.

“There is no tax exemption for such employees. They have to pay tax based on a formula chalked out by the central government. The tax should be paid after every two years up to 16 years. The issue of repaying tax and re-registration every time an employee moves to a new location is solved through the BH number series,” he said.

According to Bhor, Pune has observed a surge in BH registrations, specifically due to the substantial presence of employees from private companies, particularly those in the IT and multi-national sectors.

Shubham Tigga

Shubham Tigga is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, presently based in Pune, where he covers the intersections of infrastructure, labor, and the modern economy. His reporting focuses on civil aviation, urban mobility, the gig economy, and workers' unions, providing critical insights into how transit and commercial sectors impact the daily lives of citizens. Expertise & Background Before moving to Pune, he reported extensively from his home state of Chhattisgarh, where he focused on Indigenous (Adivasi) issues, environmental justice, and grassroots struggles in mainland India. This experience gives him a unique lens through which he analyzes the impact of large-scale infrastructure projects on local communities. Academic Foundation He is an alumnus of the prestigious Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), where he honed his skills in investigative reporting and ethical journalism. His academic training, combined with his field experience in Central India, allows him to navigate complex socio-economic landscapes with nuance and accuracy. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn ... Read More

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