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To speed up installation, the department is encouraging home delivery and on-site fitment of number plates.
The three approved vendors have been asked to offer discounts for bulk installations in housing societies.(Representational Image)
The state transport department has once again extended the deadline for installing High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles registered before 1st April 2019. The new deadline is now set for 30th June.
Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar, in an internal circular to all regional transport offices (RTOs), stated that the extension was necessary due to slow progress. Out of nearly 21 million eligible vehicles, only 1.8 million have had the plates fitted so far. The deadline had previously been pushed from 31st March to 30th April.
Home Delivery Option to Speed Up Installation
To encourage more vehicle owners to install HSRPs, the transport department is promoting home delivery and on-site installation. Sources say the three approved vendors have been asked to provide discounts for bulk bookings at housing societies.
“If a housing society arranges installation for 25 or more vehicles, they can negotiate a lower fee or even get free delivery,” said a transport department official as per Hindustan Times. However, the government has not set a fixed fee for home installation—costs are determined through negotiations between vendors and users.
HSRP Installation Costs – How Much You Need to Pay
At vendor outlets, the official fee for HSRP installation is:
- Rs 450 for two-wheelers
- Rs 500 for three-wheelers
- Rs 745 for four-wheelers(GST not included)
For home delivery and fitting, an extra charge applies:
- Rs 125 for two-wheelers
- Rs 250 for four-wheeler
Concerns Over Fake Websites and Missing Plates
Despite the extension, compliance remains low. Less than 10% of vehicles registered before April 2019 have installed HSRP, and only 1% have opted for home installation.
Additionally, around 1 million vehicles registered after April 2019 are still running without tamper-proof number plates. Some even use fancy or incorrectly installed plates.
To tackle fraud, the transport department has reported fake websites impersonating authorised vendors. Officials have urged motorists to book plates only through official channels.
