Port Blair, Aug. 2: It is noticed that many vehicles with registration numbers of other states/ UTs are plying in A&N Islands. As per section 47 of MV Act 1988, it is mandatory that the vehicles plying with the registration numbers of other states/ UTs should be registered within 12 months of their arrival to another State/ UTs for assigning a new registration mark with High Security Registration Plate (HSRP).

The vehicles plying after exceeding the prescribed time period are liable to be penalized. Owners of such vehicles have been requested to get their vehicles registered with the Registering Authority of A&N Islands, Port Blair within 30 days.

The Traffic Branch will enforce the Law immediately after the prescribed period is over and legal action under Section 47/177 MV Act 1988 will be taken against the violators.