The VIP number plate ‘HR88B8888’ has become India’s most expensive car registration, fetching a whopping Rs 1.17 crore in Haryana on Wednesday. Haryana regularly holds online auctions for fancy or VIP number plates every week. Bidders can apply for their preferred numbers between Friday 5 pm and Monday 9 am, after which the online bidding begins. The results are announced on November 26, Wednesday at 5 pm. The entire process is conducted on the official portal fancy.parivahan.gov.in.
This week, ‘HR88B8888’ proved to be the most popular, garnering a total of 45 applications. The bidding started at a base price of Rs 50,000 and rose steadily with each passing minute before finally closing at Rs 1.17 crore. At midday, the bid had already reached Rs 88 lakh. For comparison, last week the registration number ‘HR22W2222’ was sold for Rs 37.91 lakh.
What Does HR88B8888 Mean?
The number plate HR88B8888 is a special VIP registration purchased at a premium through an auction.
- HR is the state code, showing that the vehicle is registered in Haryana.
- 88 represents the specific Regional Transport Office (RTO) or district within Haryana.
- B denotes the vehicle series within that particular RTO.
- 8888 is the unique four-digit registration number assigned to the vehicle.
What makes this number plate truly distinctive is its visual appeal: the uppercase ‘B’ resembles an 8, giving the impression of a continuous string of eights. Additionally, the repeated digits make it highly memorable and desirable.
Here’s how to Get a VIP Number Plate
VIP or fancy number plates are issued by the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) of various states. The entire process is conducted through the Central Government’s Transport Department portal at fancy.parivahan.gov.in. For example, in Haryana, weekly online auctions are held for fancy number plates. Registration opens on Fridays, bidding continues through the week, and results are announced every Wednesday. Here’s a step-by-step guide to participate in the auction:
1. Online Registration and Application
- Go to the official portal fancy.parivahan.gov.in.
- Create an account by providing basic details like name, email address, mobile number, and state of residence.
2. Login, Select Number, and Apply
- Login: Use your credentials (username and password) to log in to the portal.
- Access E-Auction: Navigate to the ‘E-Auction’ page.
- Select RTO: Choose the state and the specific RTO where you want the VIP number registered.
- View Available Numbers: A list of all VIP numbers available for auction will be displayed.
- Submit Application: Before bidding, submit a formal application with your personal details.
3. Fees, Bidding, and Number Allocation
- Deposit Fee: Pay the required bidding fee to participate in the auction.
- Place a Bid: Once the auction begins, you can place online bids for your preferred number.
- Number Allotment: The highest bidder wins the VIP number, which is then officially allotted to them.
