Punjab Government has extended the time limit for all the vehicle owners of the state till April 15 to get the High Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) affixed on their vehicles. During the last 8 months, around 13 lakh vehicles have been fitted with HSRP.
This will be the final opportunity for all the vehicle owners to get the High Security Registration Plates affixed after which concerned authorities will issue challans.
Divulging the details, Transport Minister Razia Sultana said that presently there are 102 HSRP fitment centres in the state with an online system of pre-booking an appointment as per one’s convenience and payment of the fees has been activated on: www.Punjabhsrp.in, in addition to a mobile application HSRP PUNJAB. Persons can also call on: 7888498859 and 7888498853.
She added that a unique facility of Fitment at Home is also available. This facility is optional whereby vehicle owners can avail the facility by paying a facilitation charge of ₹100/- for two and three-wheeler and ₹150/- for four wheelers and above.
State Transport Commissioner Dr Amarpal Singh said that High Security Registration Plates helps track lost or stolen vehicles. The HSRP fitment data is now directly linked to VAHAN application of NIC (National Informatics Centre) to prevent printing of fraud/illegal RCs. He appealed that those who have not affixed HSRP on vehicles should get them affixed on time to avoid challans.
