Government Fixes Date To Install HSRP Number Plates. Check Details.

The government of Jammu and Kashmir has fixed May 15 as the deadline for installing HSRP in motor vehicles, saying any failure in this regard can lead to seizure and blacklist of the vehicle.  

An order issued by the Additional Transport Commissioner, reads “The general public/owners of the motor vehicles are informed through the medium of this notice that the J&K Motor Vehicles Department in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court has made affixation of HSRP plate mandatory vide circular No. TC-JK/P&S/597-99 dated 01.02.2016. The Motor Vehicle Owners were, therefore required to affix the same in their respective vehicles by or before 16th September 2017. Time and again public notices in this regard have been given by the Traffic Police Department/Motor Vehicles Department for affixation of the HSRP.”

However, it has been observed that a number of motor vehicles is still plying on road without affixing mandatory HSRP and is therefore violating orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court/Department.  

Accordingly, a final notice is given to the owners of all motor vehicles to ensure affixation of HSRP in their motor vehicles from the authorized vendors by or before the 15th of May, 2022.

“Any default in this regard shall be treated as a willful violation by the concerned motor vehicle owner and may lead to the seizure and black listing of the defaulting vehicle”, the order reads.

What is HSRP Number Plate:

HSRP is an aluminum-made “high-security registration plate” which is fixed on a vehicle using two non-reusable locks. A chromium-based hologram of Ashoka Chakra of 20 mm x 20 mm size is applied by hot stamping on the top left-hand corner of the plate in both front and rear plates to protect against counterfeiting.

The permanent identification number (PIN) of a minimum of 10 digits is laser branded into the reflective sheeting on the bottom left-hand side of the registration plate with a letter size of 5 mm. The HSRP is linked electronically to the vehicle after its affixture on the vehicle on registration.

Benefits of HSRP:

The prime reason why HSRP has been made mandatory is that the old number plates are quite easy to temper with and can be misused by car thieves. However, the HSRP plates come with a non-removable snap-on lock and are difficult to replace.

The HSRPs comprises details like engine number and chassis number in a centralised database. The data helps in identifying a stolen car. The stored data along with a 10-digit PIN helps in identifying a stolen car. The HSRP plates are only issued once the vehicle owner passes on essential details like engine number and chassis number.

HSRP installation cost:

The cost of HSRP varies from state to state. On average, the HSRP costs around Rs 400 for two-wheelers, and up to Rs 1,100 for four-wheelers, depending on the category.