The Maharashtra government has hiked fees for “choice numbers,” commonly known as VIP numbers, for new vehicles, which will translate into revised ₹ 6 lakh charge for the most sought-after ‘0001’ number for four-wheelers in high-demand areas like Mumbai, Pune, and other cities.
Interestingly, the new fees mean that an out-of-series VIP number will cost up to ₹ 18 lakh in major cities including Mumbai and Pune, which incidentally is the cost of new cars in the mid-segment.
Here’s a summary of the revised fees for VIP registration numbers as per the Transport Department’s recent notification:
| Category | Previous Fee | Revised Fee | Applicable Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| ‘0001’ for Four-wheelers | ₹3 lakh | ₹5 lakh | General |
| ‘0001’ for Two & Three-wheelers | ₹50,000 | ₹1 lakh | General |
| ‘0001’ for Four-wheelers | ₹4 lakh | ₹6 lakh | High-demand areas (Mumbai, Pune, Thane, etc.) |
| ‘0001’ Out-of-series for Four-wheelers | ₹12 lakh | ₹18 lakh | Major cities (Mumbai, Pune, etc.) |
| ‘0001’ Out-of-series for Two & Three-wheelers | Not specified | ₹3 lakh | All locations |
| Notable Numbers (0009, 0099, etc.) for Four-wheelers | ₹1.5 lakh | ₹2.5 lakh | All locations |
| Notable Numbers (0009, 0099, etc.) for Two & Three-wheelers | ₹20,000 | ₹50,000 | All locations |
| 16 Popular Numbers for Four-wheelers | ₹70,000 | ₹1 lakh | All locations |
| 16 Popular Numbers for Two & Three-wheelers | ₹15,000 | ₹25,000 | All locations |
| 49 Additional Numbers for Four-wheelers | ₹50,000 | ₹70,000 | All locations |
| 49 Additional Numbers for Two & Three-wheelers | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | All locations |
| 189 Registration Numbers (0011, 0022, etc.) for Four-wheelers | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | All locations |
| 189 Registration Numbers for Two & Three-wheelers | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | All locations |
Key Changes:
- The fee for the coveted number ‘0001’ has increased significantly across all vehicle types and locations.
- Out-of-series fees for high-demand numbers have seen the most substantial hike.
- The new rules allow the transfer of VIP numbers to immediate family members, expanding the scope of VIP number usage.
- The government has extended the period for producing a vehicle with a reserved number from 30 days to six months.
Revenue Impact:
The fee revision aims to generate additional revenue, building on the ₹139.20 crore earnings from VIP registration numbers in the 2017-18 financial year.
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