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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra Govt grants final extension for HSRP installation till Nov 30
The Maharashtra Transport Department has granted a final extension for the installation of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. The earlier deadline, which was first set for March 31, 2025, and later extended to August 15, 2025, has now been pushed to November 30, 2025. Transport commissioner has instructed all regional and deputy regional transport officers to conduct extensive awareness drives within their jurisdictions. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) This decision comes after the department considered multiple factors, including pending installations, delays in appointment availability, late opening of rural fitment centres, closure of some centres, and strong demands from the public and elected representatives. The order issued on Thursday by state transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar states: 'From December 1, 2025, strict legal action will be taken by special enforcement squads (Vayuveg Pathak) against vehicles that are still without HSRP. However, vehicle owners who have confirmed appointments scheduled before November 30, 2025, will be exempt from action until their fitment date.' The directive also reinforces existing restrictions for non-HSRP vehicles. Owners without HSRP are already barred from services such as ownership transfer and hypothecation changes. Starting December, additional services like re-registration, vehicle modification approvals, and permit renewals (except fitness certificate renewals) will be halted until HSRP is installed. Vehicles detained during inspections will not be released unless they have HSRP plates. Transport commissioner has instructed all regional and deputy regional transport officers to conduct extensive awareness drives within their jurisdictions. 'Local vehicle dealers, auto-rickshaw, taxi, and bus associations must be informed through meetings, ensuring no vehicle owner is unaware of the final deadline. Citizens have been urged to complete the HSRP installation process before the deadline to avoid penalties and service restrictions,' said Bhimanwar. Complaints related to HSRP can be sent to the department's official email at he added.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
HSRP deadline extended to November 30, but with riders
Nagpur: The transport commissioner's office has extended the deadline for installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on all vehicles until November 30. The transport office has warned that this is the final deadline, and action will be taken from December 1. Despite repeated deadline extensions by the state transport department, a large number of vehicles have not even registered yet. Out of 22,34,921 vehicles in Nagpur district, 16,70,437 vehicles have not yet registered for HSRP installation. However, transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanvar issued an order on August 14 warning that if registration for HSRP is not done, transport department services will be stopped. So, services like vehicle transfer, removal of mortgage note, re-registration, vehicle modifications, and other services will not be available for vehicle owners without installing HSRP. The deadline for installing HSRP in Maharashtra was earlier March 31, 2025, which was then extended to June 30. Subsequently, orders were issued to change number plates by August 15. However, as there was poor response despite the deadline extension and technical difficulties from the administration's side, a new extension has been granted. Vehicles purchased before April 1, 2019, do not have these number plates. Therefore, they will have to complete this process within the given deadline, otherwise a fine of Rs1,000 will be imposed, the transport department has warned. In the district, 5,64,484 vehicles have registered for HSRP installation so far, while 16,70,437 vehicles remain. Of these, 3,74,679 vehicles have been fitted with number plates. Number plates have not been installed on 18,60,242 vehicles yet, so vehicle owners should register immediately and protect themselves from further action, appealed regional transport officer (Nagpur rural) Vijay Chavan. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Deadline for high security registration plate fitments may be extended again
Pune: The deadline for installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) in vehicles registered before April 2019 might be extended again, senior state transport officials told TOI on Wednesday, while denying penalty on vehicle owners who haven't installed HSRP yet. The Aug 15 deadline for installing HSRPs, previously declared as final, was preceded by a June 30 deadline. Additional transport commissioner Bharat Kalaskar said, "The deadline for HSRP installation is likely to be extended again. The decision on imposing penalties for non-compliance is still pending." State transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar said, "We haven't received any official communication from state govt regarding penalty imposition or deadline extension for HSRP installation. We'll inform the public if we receive any updates." TOI tried to contact state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on the issue, but his phone was switched off. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Gold Rates Today in Pune | Silver Rates Today in Pune After Aug 15, vehicle owners without HSRPs or any confirmed appointments might face restrictions on availing key RTO services, including ownership changes, registration updates and fitness certificate renewals, officials said. "Vehicle owners who have booked HSRP installation appointments but are waiting for their slot should carry the appointment receipt to access the RTO services," Pune deputy RTO Swapnil Bhosle had told TOI earlier. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flexible Phone Plans for Small Biz Undo As of Aug 12, Pune RTO reported 5,44,100 HSRP installations and 7,04,505 appointments. "Of 25,28,589 eligible vehicles, only about 21% have installed HSRPs," an RTO official said. Pimpri Chinchwad RTO Sandesh Chavan said 2,78,439 vehicles were fitted with HSRPs, and 4,37,434 orders were received. He, however, didn't disclose the total number of vehicles in their jurisdiction requiring HSRPs. RESIDENTSPEAK I opted for home fitment and the person assigned didn't show up. I then followed up multiple times with HSRP team for almost a month. It was only last month that I finally got the HSRP fitted to my vehicle. If the transport department made the entire process simpler, there was no reason for people to not opt apply for it on time Suhas Pathare | Pool Gate resident The fitment centre I opted for didn't exist, leaving me utterly confused. I then went to the RTO office to clear the issue as the customer care did not help much Milind Vats | Bibvewadi resident & IT professional Given the number of vehicles requiring HSRPs, all vehicle dealers should have been roped in for the fitment. It just shows poor planning Anand Joshi | Camp resident Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Confusion over HSRP enforcement leaves Hyderabad commuters frustrated
Motorists in Hyderabad are facing confusion over inconsistent enforcement of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) by traffic police, with many claiming they have been penalised despite receiving no clear instructions on how to comply with the mandate. Vehicle owners, particularly those with older registration numbers, have reported receiving challans ranging from ₹100 to ₹300 for what are being classified as 'irregular number plates'. What has sparked discontent is not the fine itself, but the lack of clarity on how to obtain HSRPs, especially for vehicles registered before the current system was introduced in 2019. Aditya Rao, a private employee working in Gachibowli, said he received a challan for an 'irregular number plate' for his two-wheeler in December 2024. 'The vehicle was a 2016 purchase. Back then we didn't have this system of getting your number plates from the showroom like it is now. I got it done in due time and honestly I wasn't aware of the violation until I was slapped with the challan,' he said. Other residents shared similar concerns. Arun Abraham, a resident of Sanathnagar, was issued a challan in June 2025 for his car, registered in 2014. 'The vehicle was registered before HSRPs became mandatory. There has been no official notification or instruction from the State government on how owners of older vehicles can make the switch,' he said. Jurisdictional overlaps are compounding the confusion. Residents say traffic police stations across different zones, Hyderabad and Cyberabad, appear to be enforcing the rule with varying interpretations. Arun noted that although he resides within Cyberabad limits, he was fined in the Hyderabad zone. 'I went to the Begumpet traffic police station to understand the reason. They acknowledged that they had been asked to issue challans but did not know how to facilitate the conversion to HSRP. They simply directed me to the RTO,' he said. This situation unfolds in the backdrop of a planned enforcement drive by the Hyderabad and Cyberabad police in coordination with the Telangana Transport Department. The aim was to ensure compliance with HSRP requirements, mandated under the Motor Vehicles Act, as a safety and traceability measure. However, the lack of preparatory groundwork is now creating more chaos than compliance. HSRPs are designed to be tamper-proof and are linked to a centralised database. While their phased rollout has been underway across India, implementation in Telangana, particularly Hyderabad, has been uneven. The lack of a formal Government Order specifying how and when owners of older vehicles must switch to HSRPs has only added to the confusion. Many commuters see the ongoing enforcement as premature in the absence of such official clarity. Several vehicle owners who attempted to book appointments online reported technical issues. 'I am trying to get an appointment on but it keeps giving me an error asking for a 'correct registration number'. All details, including chassis and engine numbers, are being entered correctly, yet I keep getting these error messages,' said one user on Reddit. Another user wrote, 'Unable to apply for HSRP—facing the same error for Telangana. Tried contacting HSRP support but received no reply. All documents are within the validity period.'
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
CAQM defers fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles in Delhi-NCR to Nov
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to extend the timeline for enforcing a key provision of its statutory direction, which mandates denial of fuel and legal action against End-of-Life (EoL) vehicles in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Following its 24th full Commission meeting held on Monday, CAQM announced that enforcement will now begin on November 1, 2025, in Delhi and five high vehicle density districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, and Sonipat. The remainder of the NCR will see implementation from April 1, 2026. The amendment was driven by the Government of NCT Delhi (GNCTD)'s concerns about the operational readiness of the Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system — a key tool for detecting EoL vehicles at fuel stations. According to a July 3 2025 letter from GNCTD, the system currently suffers from a range of issues, including technological glitches, poor camera placement, and sensor malfunctions. It was also noted that the system has not been fully integrated with neighbouring NCR states' databases, making it difficult to identify vehicles with incomplete or missing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP). GNCTD flags legal, operational concerns GNCTD officials had argued that enforcing a fuel ban solely within Delhi would be counterproductive and legally problematic, especially when the same vehicles remain roadworthy in neighbouring jurisdictions. They cautioned that such selective implementation could drive illegal fuel purchases from adjacent districts, thereby undermining the policy's effectiveness and fostering a black market. Citing Section 59 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, GNCTD's Chief Secretary warned against defining EoL status based purely on vehicle age, without considering actual emission levels, usage, or mechanical condition. Unified roll-out across NCR To address these concerns, CAQM decided to adopt a staggered enforcement strategy. 'All EoL vehicles identified through the ANPR cameras or other such systems installed at the fuel pump stations shall be denied fueling,' the Commission said, adding that the roll-out will occur in two phases — November 2025 for Delhi and key NCR districts, and April 2026 for the rest of the region. This approach is intended to provide authorities with additional time to strengthen the ANPR system, standardise enforcement protocols across jurisdictions, and ensure all stakeholders — including fuel stations — are adequately prepared. The Transport Departments of NCR states and GNCTD have been directed to expedite the trial and training for the ANPR system, ensure timely manpower deployment, and report monthly progress to the Commission. They are also required to raise awareness among stakeholders and strictly enforce the revised timelines. CAQM emphasised that EoL vehicles, once identified, must face appropriate legal action — including impounding — regardless of whether they are caught via ANPR systems, manual checks, or any other mechanism.
