Ola Electric Gets Notice From Maharashtra Government Over Lack Of Trade Certificates

The Maharashtra government has served a notice to Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. to explain within three days why some of its stores in the state are operating without trade certificates.

“It has been found that your company is operating unauthorised showrooms and stores cum service centres and illegally selling vehicles,” the notice dated March 31, 2025 stated. “This is a very serious matter, and you are requested to provide an explanation within three days as to why action should not be taken against your company for this act.”

The notice bore the letterhead of Maharashtra’s Transport Commissioner’s Office. It was signed by Joint Transport Commissioner Ravi Gaikwad. 

NDTV Profit has seen a copy of the letter. An email sent to Ola Electric seeking a comment on the matter was unanswered as of publishing this story.

On March 21, NDTV Profit had reported that the Maharashtra Transport Commissioner had directed all regional transport offices to start a “special inspection mission” to check all Ola Electric stores in the state for trade certificates. It was subsequently found a lot of them were operating without the necessary document.

According to Section 39 of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and Rule 33 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, vehicle distributors and manufacturers are required to obtain a business certificate to register vehicles.

Rule 35 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, states that every specific establishment, showroom or dealership involved in the sale, trade, or exhibition of vehicles must obtain an independent business certificate from the concerned registration authority.