Nagpur: The state transport department has granted another extension for the mandatory installation of High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. As per a fresh circular issued by transport commissioner Rajesh Narvekar, the deadline has been extended to June 30.The department acknowledged that only about 50% of eligible vehicles across the state had complied by the earlier deadline of December 31, 2025, prompting the extension. It warned that enforcement squads, or “flying squads,” will initiate strict action from July 1 against vehicles found without HSRPs.However, vehicle owners who book installation appointments before June 30 will be exempt from punitive action, even if the actual fitment is completed later.The department has already restricted several RTO-related services for non-compliant vehicles, including ownership transfer and hypothecation updates. The latest directive expands the list to include re-registration, alteration approvals, and permit renewals. Fitness certificate renewals have, however, been exempted for the time being.The Nagpur region has shown relatively strong compliance, though a large number of vehicles are still pending fitment. As per official data till May 18, MH49 (Nagpur East) recorded 2,48,065 HSRP orders, of which 2,26,043 vehicles have been fitted after 2,47,713 appointments were scheduled.Similarly, MH31 (Nagpur Urban) registered 2,34,031 orders, with 2,10,661 vehicles fitted out of 2,33,718 scheduled appointments. In MH40 (Nagpur Rural), 2,89,806 orders were placed, while 2,60,827 vehicles have been fitted so far.Regional Transport Offices across Maharashtra have been directed to intensify awareness campaigns through local media and coordination with transport unions to improve compliance before the revised deadline.The department has also issued a grievance redressal contact for citizens facing difficulties during HSRP installation: dytccomp.tpt-mh@gov.in, the circular stated.
