The colour-coded stickers marking the fuel type for the cars come under the High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) scheme, implemented in 2012-13 and made compulsory for all cars by 2019.
Information from News Sources
Addressing the news agency PTI, a Delhi transport department official has stated that the owners of the vehicle are requested to ensure strict adherence to the norms.
"The Motor Vehicles (High Security Registration Plates) Order 2018, for the exhibition of colour-coded stickers/third registration mark on the vehicle's windshield. Non-compliance with the aforementioned order will also invite the provisions of Section 192(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988," a public notice issued by the Delhi transport department said on Sunday.
Section 192(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act prescribes the punishment for whoever drives or causes or permits a motor vehicle to be driven in violation of Section 39 (which pertains to registration).
The Delhi Government launched a special drive
Earlier in 2020, the transport department of Delhi had planned to initiate a special drive against non-compliance with the High-Security Number Plates (HSRP), wherein there was a provision of a fine of ₹5,000 on any vehicle plying without HSRP and stickers affixed on number plates.
The HSRP number plate was launched in the year 2012-13 and was made compulsory for all new vehicles in April 2019. The government of Delhi made it mandatory for all old vehicles in the national capital to have the HSRP installed. As per the rules, colour-coded stickers for diesel vehicles are orange, but for petrol and CNG vehicles, it is light blue. All other vehicles must obtain grey stickers.
Conclusion
As the Delhi government strengthens the implementation of colour-coded stickers under the High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) scheme, auto owners are advised to fall in line at the earliest. Failing to carry the proper fuel-type stickers not only invites a substantial fine of ₹5,000 but also denies vehicles the acquisition of the mandatory Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). Since the city is fighting air pollution and working towards improved regulation of vehicles, following these standards is an important step towards being a responsible vehicle owner and having cleaner air in the capital.
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