Mumbai: Vehicle owners in Maharashtra must install high security registration plates (HSRP) by June 30, failing which strict action will be taken from July 1 under the Motor Vehicles Act, a senior transport department official said on Monday. Transport department has affixed over a crore HSRPs, but the figure is just 51% of the total vehicles (2.10 crore) that need to be fitted.The rule applies to all vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. Non-compliant vehicles will not only face penalties from police and transport authorities but will also be barred from key RTO services, including ownership transfer, address change, hypothecation updates, re-registration, vehicle modifications, and licence renewals. However, the condition will not apply to fitness certificate renewals.Vehicle owners who have already booked authorised HSRP installation appointments before the deadline will receive temporary relief from enforcement action starting July 1.The state has divided implementation into three zones with Rosmerta Technologies Ltd, Real Industries Ltd, and FTA HSRP Solutions Pvt Ltd assigned the work. Rates are fixed at Rs 450 for two-wheelers, Rs 500 for three-wheelers, and Rs 745 for other vehicles (excluding GST).
