30 Aug 2026, 07:21 AM 2 min readindiabreaking
Pune Shifts to MH-61 Vehicle Series After MH-12 Code Exhausts
Pune RTO Shift:
Pune's Regional Transport Office will officially transition from the iconic MH-12 vehicle registration series to the new MH-61 code starting Monday following the complete exhaustion of available registration numbers under the former series.
Historical Context:
The MH-12 code has served as the definitive automotive identifier for Pune for decades, managing millions of private and commercial vehicles across the district before finally reaching its alphanumeric capacity limit.
Future Outlook:
Vehicle buyers registering new automobiles in Pune from Monday onward will receive the MH-61 series prefix, alongside the opening of dedicated application windows for high-demand fancy registration numbers under the newly introduced code.
Pulse Intelligence
Context & ImpactContext & Background
- The Pune Regional Transport Office managed vehicle registrations under the MH-12 code for decades.
- Rapid urban growth and automobile purchases in the district led to the complete exhaustion of the MH-12 series combination limits.
Key Consequences
- New vehicle buyers in Pune will receive registration numbers starting with the MH-61 prefix beginning Monday.
- The transport office will introduce separate bidding processes for preferred and fancy numbers under the MH-61 series.
Market & Economic Impact
No direct market impact.
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