Why has Karnataka extended deadline again for motorists to install high-security registration plates?

Story so far In Karnataka, despite the State transport department setting deadlines for the installation of High-Security Registration Plates on all vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, the lack of awareness among vehicle owners has resulted in the government extending the deadline three times. The primary cause for vehicle owners not installing HSRP number plates by the deadline is the transport department’s lack of awareness efforts. The Association of Registration Plates Manufacturers of India has alleged that numerous unauthorised HSRP manufacturers in Karnataka are illegally affixing HSRP number plates due to a lack of awareness about the order. Goyal said, “In June 2023, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had written to all the State transport departments to take punitive action, including blacklisting or termination against such unauthorized HSRP agencies, which are openly supplying unauthorized HSRP number plates in the market to unsuspecting vehicle owners.” What confusions are experienced by vehicle owners? The Akhila Karnataka Vehicle Number Plates Manufacturers’ and Sellers’ Association opposed the notification and circular issued by Karnataka Transport Department.