India, March 21 -- The state transport department has extended the deadline for installing high-security registration plates (HSRP) to June 30 citing the low number of installations.

Vivek Bhimanvar, state transport commissioner, issued a circular announcing the extension on Thursday.

This marks the third extension, following earlier deadlines of March 30 and April 30.

So far, around 18 lakh vehicles in Maharashtra have installed HSRP plates. Initially, the government mandated that vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, should install HSRP.

To facilitate the process, three private agencies have been appointed, and vehicle owners can book appointments online or visit authorized centres.

Many vehicle owners welcomed the extension, a...