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India.com
5 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
RTO vs Akash Deep: How The Cricketer's SUV Sparked A Legal Controversy In Lucknow
photoDetails english 2945673 Indian pacer Akash Deep finds himself in the headlines for reasons off the cricket field after receiving a notice from the Lucknow RTO for driving his new Toyota Fortuner without a High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) and incomplete registration. Purchased just after India's England tour, the ₹62 lakh SUV lacked mandatory documentation, prompting authorities to bar its road use and give a strict 72-hour compliance window. The delivering dealership, M/s Sunny Motors, has been suspended for one month for violating Motor Vehicles Act provisions. The case highlights legal compliance, road safety, and the importance of HSRP and TRM, especially for celebrity vehicle owners in India. Updated:Aug 14, 2025, 08:11 AM IST 1. Akash Deep's SUV Hit by RTO Notice 1 / 10 The Lucknow RTO issued a Vehicle Use Prohibition Notice, barring Akash Deep's new SUV from roads due to missing High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) and incomplete registration documentation. (Photo Credit - Instagram) 2. Strict 72-Hour Compliance Window 2 / 10 Akash Deep has been given 72 hours to submit all necessary documents, including proof of registration, insurance, and road tax, to avoid legal consequences under the Motor Vehicles Act.(Photo Credit - Instagram) 3. Dealer Suspended for Violations 3 / 10 The Chinhat-based dealership, M/s Sunny Motors, faces a one-month suspension for delivering the Toyota Fortuner without mandatory HSRP and Third Registration Mark (TRM), violating Central Motor Vehicles Rules.(Photo Credit - Instagram) 4. Dream Car Instagram Moment Turns Controversial 4 / 10 Akash Deep had shared his 'Dream delivered. Keys received' post on Instagram, showcasing the ₹62 lakh Toyota Fortuner with his family, which inadvertently attracted RTO scrutiny.(Photo Credit - Instagram) 5. Legal Basis: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 5 / 10 The notice cites Sections 39, 41(6), 192, and 207 of the MVA, emphasizing that driving a vehicle without proper registration or HSRP constitutes an offense and can lead to seizure.(Photo Credit - Instagram) 6. What is an HSRP and TRM? 6 / 10 High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) include laser codes, holograms, and non-removable screws to prevent theft or tampering, while the Third Registration Mark (TRM) ensures additional legal compliance for road use.(Photo Credit - Instagram) 7. Registration Lapses Despite Insurance and Number Plate 7 / 10 Akash Deep's SUV, purchased on August 7, had insurance by August 8 and received a fancy number plate by August 9, yet registration on the Vahan portal remained incomplete.(Photo Credit - Instagram) 8. Dealer Response Required Within 14 Days 8 / 10 Sunny Motors has 14 days to explain the registration lapse. Failure to comply could result in cancellation of its trade certificate and further legal action under MVA provisions.(Photo Credit - Instagram) 9. Road Safety and Public Influence 9 / 10 The RTO stressed that celebrity actions have a wide social impact. Driving without HSRP and TRM sets a wrong precedent, emphasizing the need for strict enforcement to ensure road safety compliance.(Photo Credit - Instagram) 10. From England Tour to Fortuner Fiasco 10 / 10 Fresh from a stellar England series with 13 wickets in three Tests, Akash Deep's off-field controversy highlights that personal milestones can attract scrutiny, blending sports news with lifestyle and automobile coverage.(Photo Credit - Instagram)
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Economic Times
How Akash Deep's Insta post about 'dream car' Fortuner got him a notice from transport department; car dealer suspended for a month
Synopsis Akash Deep HSRP Notice: Akash Deep, fresh off purchasing a Toyota Fortuner after the India-England Test series, received a notice from Uttar Pradesh Transport Department for lacking a mandatory High Security Registration Plate. The Lucknow-based dealer, M/s Sunny Motors, faced suspension for failing to complete the registration. Akash Deep also reflected on his on-field exchanges and the team's victory in the series. Akash Deep hsrp notice Just days after buying a Toyota Fortuner, India pacer Akash Deep has received a notice from the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department for driving the vehicle without a High Security Registration Plate (HSRP), according to India Today . The 28-year-old had posted on social media about purchasing the car after returning from the Test series between India and England. HSRPs are number plates with features like laser codes, holograms, and non-removable screws, designed to prevent theft or tampering. They are mandatory under Indian law. Dealer also penalised The report said Akash Deep's black Toyota Fortuner was delivered without an HSRP. M/s Sunny Motors, the Lucknow-based dealer, has been suspended for one month for failing to complete the registration process. The dealer has 14 days to respond to the notice. The top model of the Toyota Fortuner is priced at over ₹62 lakh. 'Dream delivered' moment 'Dream delivered. Keys received. With the ones who matter most,' Akash Deep posted on Instagram, sharing pictures of the car with his family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akash Deep (@ From England tour to controversy Akash Deep played three Tests in the India-England series, taking 13 wickets. His standout performance came in the second Test at Edgbaston, where he took 10 wickets and scored a half-century. He dedicated the match haul to his elder sister, who is undergoing cancer treatment. 'My message was not just for my sister; it was for the entire country and the world, emphasizing the importance of standing by loved ones during difficult times,' he said. On-field exchanges with Ben Duckett The pacer also spoke about his on-field conversation with England opener Ben Duckett during the Oval Test. "I told Duckett, 'You won't be the only one hitting; I'll hit too. Sometimes you miss, and I hit'," Akash Deep said. He added that Duckett had told him he would not be dismissed, and his reply was in response. Final day at the Oval Recalling the series finale, Akash Deep said, "I woke up early due to excitement, knowing we needed four wickets, and England wanted just 35 runs, and that only we three pacers had to do it. But we believed in ourselves, and the England batters apparently panicked. We didn't know the ball would start swinging in the morning, but once it did, we realized the wickets would fall quickly, and that's what happened." Praise for Siraj On bowling partner Mohammed Siraj, he said, "As a fast bowler, he is fit, and the way he puts in effort behind the ball sets him apart. Playing five consecutive matches is commendable. From this, one learns that being mentally fit is more important than being physically fit."
NDTV
11-08-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
India's Hero vs England In Hot Water After 'Dream' Car Purchase, Report Says Handed Notice Due To...
Just a few days after purchasing his 'dream' car, India pacer Akash Deep has landed himself in hot water regarding it, according to a report. The 28-year-old had revealed on social media that he had purchased a Toyota Fortuner upon returning home after the conclusion of the Test series between India and England. However, a recent report has emerged claiming that the pacer has been handed a notice from the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department for using a vehicle without a High Security Registration Plate (HSRP). What is a High Security Registration Plate (HSRP)? While standard number plates of cars can suffer damage easily, High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) were introduced by the Government of India to protect it. HSRPs are special number plates that come with multiple security features like laser codes, non-removable screws, and a hologram, making them impossible to be stolen or faked. What did Akash Deep do? As per a report by India Today, Akash Deep's black Toyota Fortuner did not have an HSRP, leading to the Indian pacer being handed a notice. M/s Sunny Motors, the dealer from which Akash Deep purchased the vehicle, has also been punished. Based in Lucknow, it has been reported that the dealer delivered the vehicle without completing the registration for or fitting an HSRP on the car. The dealer company has been suspended for one month as a result, with officials alleging that it had not completed the mandatory registration process. M/s Sunny Motors have been given 14 days to provide an explanation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akash Deep (@ Akash Deep had earlier taken to social media to celebrate the purchase of the car. The top model of the Toyota Fortuner reportedly costs over Rs 62 lakh. 'Dream delivered. Keys received. With the ones who matter most," posted Akash Deep on Instagram, sharing pictures of the car alongside his family. The blow to Akash Deep comes just a week after the conclusion of a thrilling Test series between India and England, which finished 2-2. Akash Deep played in three of the five matches, taking 13 wickets throughout the series.
India Today
11-08-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Akash Deep lands in trouble days after buying new car
India fast bowler Akash Deep has found himself in the headlines for reasons away from cricket, with the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department issuing him a notice for allegedly using a vehicle without a High Security Registration Plate (HSRP).Action has also been taken against M/s Sunny Motors, the dealer from whom the vehicle was purchased. The Chinhat-based dealership has been suspended for one month for delivering a vehicle without completing registration or fitting an HSRP. Officials allege the dealer handed over a black Toyota Fortuner to the cricketer without completing the mandatory registration process, and have been given 14 days to provide an notice comes just days after the 27-year-old celebrated a personal milestone. Fresh from India's 2-1 Test series draw in England, Akash Deep realised his ambition of owning a Fortuner, posting a photograph on Instagram with his family and the new car, captioned: "Dream delivered. Keys received. With the ones who matter most." The model featured in the post is the top variant of the black Toyota Fortuner, priced at over Rs 62 lakh, according to India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was among those congratulating him, writing: "Bahut Bahut Badhaaiiii."While the notice may have cast a shadow over his celebrations, Akash Deep's recent exploits on the field have kept his cricketing reputation firmly intact. In the England series, he was one of India's standout performers, taking 13 wickets in three Tests, including a four-wicket haul and a five-for. His stellar showing made him only the second Indian bowler, after Chetan Sharma in 1986, to take 10 wickets in a Test match in England. He also impressed with the bat, registering his maiden half-century in the second innings of the fifth Test at The Oval. Sent in as a nightwatchman, he scored 66 runs with 12 boundaries in a 107-run stand with opener Yashasvi findings and ordersAccording to the official notice, the case originated after M/s Sunny Motors, Chinhat (Trade Certificate No.: UP32TC0664A-E), delivered a new Toyota Fortuner - purchased by Akashdeep Singh - without completing the registration process and without fitting the HSRP or Third Registration Mark, in violation of Rule 44 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.A preliminary investigation by ARTO Lucknow and VAHAN portal records revealed that the sale invoice for the vehicle was issued on 7 August 2025, insurance was completed on 8 August 2025, but road tax had not been paid and the registration process remained incomplete. Despite this, the vehicle was found in public use. The dealer has been given 14 days to submit a legally valid explanation, failing which the trade certificate will be vehicle owner, Akashdeep Singh, has been served with a Vehicle Use Prohibition Notice under Sections 39, 41(6), and 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. He has been instructed not to drive the vehicle until registration, fitting of HSRP and Third Registration Mark, and valid insurance are completed. In the event of violation, the vehicle will be seized and prosecution stance on road safetyAccording to the department, Section 39 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, clearly states that no vehicle can be used in a public place without registration and proper display of the registration mark. HSRP and the Third Registration Mark are not only legal requirements but also crucial for vehicle identification and road department stressed that the actions of celebrities and public figures have a wide social impact, and violations by them send the wrong message to the public. To reinforce a culture of compliance, swift and strict measures were deemed necessary.- EndsTune InMust Watch
