With the deadline for obtaining High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) expiring today, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is prepared to launch a checking drive and take action against vehicles that do not have the mandatory plates. According to Regional Transport Officer Pradeep Sharma, there are approximately 4-5 lakh vehicles in the district without the HSRP. He reiterated the appeal for vehicle owners to acquire the plates at the earliest, stating that a fine of Rs 500 will be imposed on vehicles without HSRP.
However, individuals who have applied for the plates and are awaiting their delivery will be exempted from the fine in question. Despite this, local vehicle dealers have requested an extension of the deadline, as they have been unable to keep up with the demand for HSRP plates. Currently, it takes more than 15 days for dealers to provide the plates to vehicle owners.
Sharma emphasized that a decision regarding the extension request would be made by senior officials after considering the dealers’ appeal. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has mandated the use of high-security registration plates and color-coded plates on vehicles sold before April 2019. Failure to affix the HSRP plate on a vehicle can result in fines ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000.
Meanwhile, the Bus Owners Association has demanded an extension of at least two months for the fitting of HSRP plates. President of the Prime Route Bus Owners Association, Govind Sharma, explained that numerous vehicles in the state, including a significant number of buses, remain without the mandatory plates. Due to the surge in demand, it would take approximately 2-3 months to have the HSRP plates fitted on these vehicles, as the dealers currently require over 15 days to deliver them.
As the deadline for obtaining the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) draws to a close today, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh is set to launch a strict checking drive in the district. The RTO aims to take action against vehicles that are not equipped with the mandatory HSRP. Regional Transport Officer Pradeep Sharma revealed that there are around 4-5 lakh vehicles in the district without the HSRP. With the extended deadline ending on January 15, the RTO has been urging vehicle owners to obtain the plates promptly. Failure to comply with the regulation will result in a fine of Rs 500. However, exceptions will be made for individuals who have applied for the plates but are waiting for their delivery. Although vehicle dealers have requested an extension due to a backlog of pending requests, the decision ultimately rests with senior officials. As prescribed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), all vehicle owners must affix a high-security registration plate and color-coded plate by a certain date. Vehicles sold prior to April 2019 are particularly targeted by this mandate. Failure to comply can result in fines ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000. Moreover, the Bus Owners Association has demanded an extension of at least two months, citing the existing delays in obtaining and fitting the HSRP plates. President of the Prime Route Bus Owners Association, Govind Sharma, explained that a substantial number of vehicles in the state, including buses, are yet to receive the mandatory plates. Dealers are currently facing challenges meeting the increased demand and require over 15 days to deliver the HSRP plates. Therefore, it would take 2-3 months to meet the required demand for these vehicles.
