India, April 22 -- Pune is grappling with a growing problem of ageing vehicles, with a large number yet to comply with mandatory re-registration norms after completing 15 years; raising concerns over road safety, congestion and pollution.

Data from the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) shows that out of the nearly 4.4 million registered vehicles in the city, around 7.29 lakh have crossed the 15-year mark. However, only owners of 44,800 out of these 7.29 lakh vehicles have paid the applicable environment tax and renewed registration so far. This leaves over 6.83 lakh vehicles still to complete the required process - which translates to roughly 'one in six' vehicles being non-compliant with re-registration norms.

Officials clarified th...