India, March 18 -- The state government's transport department has set a deadline for the installation of high-security registration plates (HSRP) by April 30. However, citizens are being scheduled for appointments as late as July. In response, Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) held a meeting on Monday and directed authorities to increase the number of installation centres to meet the deadline.

"I tried to register and make an appointment on March 16 for the HSRP number plate for my three vehicles, but it was showing July appointment dates. The RTO should increase the registration centres to cater to applicants," said Kailas Marathe, a citizen.

Another citizen Sanjay Jadhav said, "Last week when I had gone to install my vehicle's HSR...