Shimla, June 21 -- In a remarkable show of passion for unique vehicle numbers, Sanjeev Kumar from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, has purchased a VIP registration number-HP21C-0001-for Rs.14 lakh for his new scooter, which itself is valued at only Rs.1 lakh. The number was secured through an online auction conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Transport Department.

The high-stakes auction had just two participants, with the second-highest bid coming from a resident of Baddi, Solan district, at Rs.13.5 lakh. Kumar outbid him to clinch the number, which now stands as possibly the most expensive registration ever issued for a two-wheeler in the state.

Officials confirmed the entire amount has been deposited into the state treasury, bringing in rev...