The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has apologized for the inconvenience caused to the general service recipients and the inconvenience caused by the information published by DoTM regarding the installation of an embossed number plate system on vehicles registered in Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

There was sharp criticism after the department issued a notice stating that embossed number plates should be made mandatory on all vehicles in Bagmati and Gandaki provinces by July 17, 2022. But issuing a long statement today, the department has given an explanation as there is a dilemma in the understanding of the information.

As per the new statement, it is not compulsory for all vehicles registered in Bagmati and Gandaki provinces to install the embossed number plate system. However, it is mandatory for three types of vehicles to affix the embossed number plate system before July 17, 2022 (Shrawan 1, 2079 B.S.)

What types of vehicles should affix the embossed number plate system? 

According to DoTM, vehicles purchased after Mangshir 1, 2078 B.S should be fitted with embossed number plates. Similarly, the ownership transfer done after Falgun 1, 2078 B.S. and vehicles renewed after Jestha 1, 2079 B.S. should also get the embossed number plate, before Sharawan 1, 2079 B.S.