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Deadline for HSRP extended till June 30, 2026
The Maharashtra government extended the deadline for installing high security number plates (HSRP) on vehicles registered before April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2026. From July 1, enforcement will include fines for non-compliance and a statewide inspection drive, with installation appointments to be scheduled via the official transport website. The earlier deadline was December 31, 2025.
Why It Matters
The extension provides more time for vehicle owners to install HSRPs while enforcement measures are prepared to verify compliance and deter counterfeit plates.
Timeline
3 Events
From July 1, 2026, statewide inspection and fines begin for non-compliance
May 15, 2026
From July 1, 2026, a statewide inspection drive would be launched to verify compliance, and vehicles without HSRP would be fined ₹1,000 per offense. Motorists must schedule installation via the official state transport department website.
Deadline extended for HSRP installation till June 30, 2026
May 14, 2026
The Maharashtra government announced the extension of the HSRP installation deadline for vehicles registered before April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2026.
Earlier deadline for HSRP installation: December 31, 2025
December 31, 2025
The article notes the previous deadline for installing HSRP on vehicles registered before April 1, 2019 was December 31, 2025.