Transport Minister of Delhi Kailash Gahlot on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting with all the stakeholders to address the public grievances in relation to the affixing of High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) and colour coded stickers.
During the meeting, the Minister discussed several issues faced by vehicle owners in getting their HSRP fitted on their vehicle. The minister instructed ‘Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) manufacturers to put a system in place for addressing the grievances of the vehicle owners. He also instructed them not to book any new appointment for HSRP fitment until a proper system is in place and also instructed the transport department to delay enforcement till further orders.
Colour-coded stickers are meant for identifying vehicles based on their fuel type, with light blue ones for petrol and CNG, and orange ones for diesel vehicles. They bear details such as the registration number, the registering authority, a laser-branded PIN, and engine and chassis numbers of the vehicle, according to officials.
Following the meeting, the Minister said, “Our objective is to provide relief to the public. We have asked dealers and HSRP manufacturers not to take any further appointments until a proper system is in place. We are also clear on our part that we will give sufficient time to vehicle owners to get the HSRP and colour coded stickers installed before enforcing the HSRP rules.”
The meeting was attended by senior officers from transport department, National Informatics Centre (NIC) and other stakeholders such as OEM, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) manufacturers.