More than 2.7 lakh vehicles have been inspected across Maharashtra since the enforcement drive began on July 1, according to transport department data.
Mumbai: The Maharashtra transport department has issued show-cause notices to 27 Regional Transport Officers (RTOs), deputy RTOs and other officials across the state for failing to achieve satisfactory compliance in the installation of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on older vehicles. Officials said notices were served on officers in jurisdictions where more than 50% of pre-April 2019 vehicles are yet to be fitted with the mandatory tamper-proof number plates. The action comes as the department intensifies enforcement following the June 30 deadline for HSRP installation.
HSRPs were made mandatory following Supreme Court directives aimed at improving vehicle security and traceability. The plates incorporate several security features, including a chromium-based Ashok Chakra hologram, laser-etched identification codes and non-reusable snap locks that make tampering difficult.