Bengaluru Authorities Seize 30 Luxury Cars for Tax Evasion

Transport officials in Karnataka launch major operation to recover ₹3 crore in unpaid road taxes from high-end vehicle owners.

The Bengaluru Transport Department seized 30 luxury cars, including Ferraris, Porsches, BMWs, and Audis, during an enforcement operation on Sunday.
The vehicles were found to be operating in Karnataka without paying the required state road taxes, violating the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988.
Deputy Commissioner of Transport C Mallikarjun led a team of 41 officials in the crackdown, issuing notices to recover approximately ₹3 crore in unpaid taxes.
Authorities had been monitoring gatherings of luxury car owners in the region, which ultimately led to the enforcement action.
Under the Motor Vehicle Act, vehicles registered in one state must obtain a new registration if kept in another state for over a year.