Hitech number plates from tomorrow

Hyderabad: The High Security Registration Plates project will start with all new vehicles in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts from December 11.

The main characteristic of the HSRP will be the “smart-lock” system, which will not allow any tampering with the plates. Once the number plate is embossed and fixed to the vehicle, any attempt to separate it will result in it breaking.

The project’s implementation in other districts of the state will be decided after 90 days, while for the inuse vehicles, fixing of HSRP plates will be completed in two years.

Transport commissioner G. Ananta Ramu said at a press conference on Monday that the tamper-proof registration plates could not be replaced and any attempt to tamper with them would lead to it breaking.

“Each registration plate will have an individual security code hot-embossed, a security hologram and an IND inscription. For four wheelers, a third sticker on the windscreen with the engine and chasis number of the vehicle as well as the serial numbers of the two HSRP plates will be stuck. The security features will leave zero scope for tampering,” he said.

The authorities have for now decided to go ahead with the implementation of the project with the current Andhra Pradesh  series of registration numbers.

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HC dismisses plea on High Security plates

Hyderabad: A division bench comprising Chief Justice Kalyan  Jyoti Sengupta and Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar of the AP High Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea by the Telangana Lorry Owners Association seeking to declare the contract executed between the state  government and three private companies to implement the High Security Registration Plates Scheme in the state,  as illegal.

The state government on February 8 this year, entered into a contract with  M/s Utsav Safety Systems Pvt. Ltd, Link Point Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd  and Link Auto Tech Pvt. Ltd, to implement the High Security Registration Plates Scheme in the state.

The Association represented by its general secretary Gummadi Durga Prasad moved a PIL alleging  M/s Utsav Safety Systems Private Limited’s involvement in making fake high security plates in certain states.

The bench refused to hear the petition as a similar plea is  pending before the Apex Court. The bench dismissed the PIL while granting the petitioner  the right to move the Supreme  Court.