Bhubaneswar, 1 May (Report- Priya Ranjan Nayak): The Commerce and Transport Department of Odisha started a massive enforcement drive across the state. Officials launched this action to stop goods vehicles from carrying passengers. Transport Minister Shri Bibhuti Bhushan Jena directed this state-wide campaign to ensure the safety of all road users. The special drive began on April 29, 2026. 
On the very first day, enforcement squads checked a total of 1,052 vehicles across different districts. They detected rule violations in 109 cases. The department quickly issued challans to these rule-breakers. Officials took a very strict approach right from the start. They detained 71 vehicles and seized 24 vehicles. Furthermore, the authorities issued notices to cancel the Registration Certificates (RC) of 79 vehicles. They also suspended 62 Driving Licenses (DL) for these offenses.
The Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) reported specific numbers for the seized vehicles. Bhubaneswar-1 RTO seized the highest number with eight vehicles. Koraput and Bhubaneswar-2 RTOs seized four vehicles each. Chandikhol and Rourkela officials seized two vehicles each. Meanwhile, RTOs in Cuttack, Jajpur, Rairangpur, and Sambalpur seized one vehicle each.
Officers also detained many vehicles across various regions. Bolangir and Bhubaneswar-1 RTOs detained eight vehicles each. The Koraput office detained seven vehicles. Authorities in Ganjam detained five vehicles. Offices in Angul, Jharsuguda, Kendrapara, and Bhubaneswar-2 detained four vehicles each. Dhenkanal, Bhanjanagar, Cuttack, Kalahandi, and Sonepur RTOs detained three vehicles each. Nuapada, Rourkela, and Chandikhol detained two vehicles each. Finally, Talcher, Jajpur, Malkangiri, Rairangpur, Puri, and Sundargarh detained one vehicle each. Areas like Bolangir, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar-1, and Koraput reported a notably high number of violations.
The State Transport Authority gave a clear message to the public. They stated that carrying passengers in goods vehicles is a punishable offense. This dangerous practice puts the lives of ordinary people at great risk. The department wants to create awareness and reduce road accidents. Therefore, they will continue this special drive until May 8, 2026. The Commerce and Transport Department warned all vehicle owners and drivers. They must strictly follow the Motor Vehicle Act to avoid penalties.
On the very first day, enforcement squads checked a total of 1,052 vehicles across different districts. They detected rule violations in 109 cases. The department quickly issued challans to these rule-breakers. Officials took a very strict approach right from the start. They detained 71 vehicles and seized 24 vehicles. Furthermore, the authorities issued notices to cancel the Registration Certificates (RC) of 79 vehicles. They also suspended 62 Driving Licenses (DL) for these offenses.
The Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) reported specific numbers for the seized vehicles. Bhubaneswar-1 RTO seized the highest number with eight vehicles. Koraput and Bhubaneswar-2 RTOs seized four vehicles each. Chandikhol and Rourkela officials seized two vehicles each. Meanwhile, RTOs in Cuttack, Jajpur, Rairangpur, and Sambalpur seized one vehicle each.
Officers also detained many vehicles across various regions. Bolangir and Bhubaneswar-1 RTOs detained eight vehicles each. The Koraput office detained seven vehicles. Authorities in Ganjam detained five vehicles. Offices in Angul, Jharsuguda, Kendrapara, and Bhubaneswar-2 detained four vehicles each. Dhenkanal, Bhanjanagar, Cuttack, Kalahandi, and Sonepur RTOs detained three vehicles each. Nuapada, Rourkela, and Chandikhol detained two vehicles each. Finally, Talcher, Jajpur, Malkangiri, Rairangpur, Puri, and Sundargarh detained one vehicle each. Areas like Bolangir, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar-1, and Koraput reported a notably high number of violations.
The State Transport Authority gave a clear message to the public. They stated that carrying passengers in goods vehicles is a punishable offense. This dangerous practice puts the lives of ordinary people at great risk. The department wants to create awareness and reduce road accidents. Therefore, they will continue this special drive until May 8, 2026. The Commerce and Transport Department warned all vehicle owners and drivers. They must strictly follow the Motor Vehicle Act to avoid penalties.
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