The Mo Seva Kendras have also started facility for High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) booking across the State. Vehicle owners can apply for HSRP in the nearby Mo Seva Kendras.
Till now, the booking facility was available only on online portal- siam.in. However, considering that some people may not have access to the internet or do not have knowledge of technology, the facility has now been extended to the Mo Seva Kendras too. The Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) has made this facility.
In a Press release, the State Transport Authority (STA) has further informed that fitment of HSRP with old and existing locally manufactured trailers and vehicles registered prior to 01.04.2019 whose manufacturers has closed down their businesses can be done at the RTO from where the vehicle is purchased. This facility can be provided only at RTO offices through Vahan application. The respective owner of locally manufactured trailers and vehicles registered prior to 01.04.2019 whose manufacturers have closed down their businesses can visit RTO office and produce the RC book for HSRP booking.
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made affixation of HSRP mandatory since June 1, 2022 for all classes of old vehicles which were registered prior to April 1, 2019.