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Bengaluru Businessman Pays Rs 38 Lakh Tax on Celebrity Rolls-Royces

It comes after an RTO drive uncovered years of unregistered use with unpaid Karnataka road tax

The current owner, Yusuf Sharif, failed to update registration documents, causing the fines for operating on non-Karnataka plates.
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Overview

  • RTO Joint Commissioner M Shobha’s team visited Yusuf Sharif’s residence on July 23 and issued a combined Rs 38.3 lakh fine for two out-of-state Rolls-Royces.
  • Sharif settled the dues by cheque on the same day, paying Rs 19.8 lakh for the Phantom (MH 02-BB-0002) and Rs 18.5 lakh for the Ghost (MH 11-AX-0001).
  • Both vehicles remain officially registered in the names of Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan despite being owned and used by Sharif.
  • Officials confirmed the Phantom has operated in Bengaluru since 2021 and the Ghost since 2023, each exceeding the state’s 12-month re-registration deadline.
  • Transport authorities have urged other out-of-state vehicle owners to comply with Karnataka’s re-registration and tax rules to avoid similar penalties.