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Transport department admits lack of clarity on old number plates

Pune: The state transport department on Wednesday admitted to not adequately publicising what to do with old registration plates, causing confusion among vehicle owners, as the HSRP deadline for pre-April 2019 vehicles approached. "After installing HSRP, vehicle owners need to retain the old number plate, but this requirement wasn't properly publicised. The department will now take steps to clarify this," state transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar told TOI. Fatimanagar resident Nitin Chane had an HSRP fitted to his two-wheeler at a Salunke Vihar Road centre. "I could see many old number plates kept in a heap. After HSRP fitment, I asked for the old number plate back, but officials refused, saying they'd retain and destroy it. However, when I insisted, they relented, and I took the plate back as I feared potential misuse," Chane said. 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 When TOI approached the fitment centre executive, he said they would destroy all the old number plates. "We are working as per instructions received. The old numbers can't be accessed by anyone. Once the service centre closes in the evening, the main gate is locked up. We have a guard dog too," the representative said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo Sameer Sinha, who got his HSRP fitted at a Wanowrie centre last month, received his old plate back without issue. "I, however, noticed many other old plates were carelessly discarded," Sinha said, while expressing surprise over the lack of clear guidelines from the transport department and RTO on handling the old number plates. 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.