Chandigarh: A major twist has emerged in the sale of one of India’s most expensive VIP vehicle number plates. Haryana’s coveted registration HR88B8888, which was sold for ₹1.17 crore, is now set to go for re-auction. The reason: the winning bidder failed to complete the payment within the stipulated time.
The bidder, Sudhir Kumar, Director of Romulus Solutions Pvt. Ltd., had secured the number plate after a two-day auction, making it the most expensive number plate in the country. However, the payment deadline, set for December 1 at 12 noon, was missed.
Why the Payment Was Delayed
Sudhir Kumar explained that he attempted to transfer the amount twice on Saturday night but was unsuccessful due to a technical glitch. He further stated that his family opposes spending such a huge sum on a number plate. Discussions are ongoing at home, with elder family members questioning the prudence of such an expenditure, while Sudhir remains in favor of acquiring it. He added that a final decision would be made by Monday.
Auction Process Explained
Haryana conducts weekly online auctions for VIP and fancy number plates. Interested buyers can apply for their desired numbers from Friday 5 PM to Monday 9 AM, with results declared by Wednesday 5 PM. All auctions are officially conducted on the fancy.parivahan.gov.in portal.
This week, the registration HR88B8888 attracted 45 applications, with a starting bid of ₹50,000 that rapidly escalated to ₹1.17 crore by the auction’s close.
What HR88B8888 Represents
- HR: State code for Haryana
- 88: Specific Regional Transport Office (RTO) code
- B: Series code within the RTO
- 8888: Unique four-digit vehicle registration number
Why It’s Special
The number plate’s rarity comes from its repetitive eights. In large print, the letter “B” resembles an eight, making HR88B8888 visually striking and highly desirable.
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