India, Aug. 6 -- Despite third deadline extension, more than 1.5 crore vehicle owners across Maharashtra have still not affixed the mandatory high security registration plates (HSRP) on vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. The widespread non-compliance has raised concerns within the transport department with question raised of likely another extension to the August 15 last date.

Launched in December 2024, the deadline of March 31, 2025, was first extended to April 30, and then to June 30.

According to the state transport department, of the 2.10 crore vehicles in the state, only 39.5 lakh (18.85%) has HSRP plates till August 1.

The implementation of HSRP on vehicles faced several setbacks due to limited skilled manpower, insufficie...