Bhubaneswar: As many as 455 vehicle owners were issued with e-challans for not applying/affixing HSRP (High Security Registration Plate) on Friday (23rd June), according to the State Transport Authority, Odisha.
The STA has informed that a total of 637 vehicles were found plying without HSRP across Odisha on 23rd June.
In accordance to Rule 50 of CMVR, 1989, all the vehicles have to be affixed with HSRP, the STA has added.
It is pertinent to mention here that the STA had earlier announced to conduct a special drive from June 23, 2023, to detect such vehicles plying without HSRP and impose penalty.
In case the vehicle is not affixed with HSRP, e-challan shall be issued against the offending vehicle and attract a fine of Rs. 5000/- or Rs.10, 000/- under Section 192 of M.V. Act, 1988 as the case may be.
The deadline for affixation of HSRP on the old vehicles registered prior to 01.04.19 carrying Odisha Registration Mark ended on 28.02.23.