Delhi govt starts e-auctioning of VIP numbers for vehicles

Delhi Government today launched its ambitious project of online auctioning VIP and fancy registration numbers for private vehicles.
These registration numbers for four wheelers are being called 'registration mark of choice'.
"Under Category A, one can bid for the single digit number, 0001, for a minimum price of Rs 5 lakh.
"Bids for numbers from 0002 to 0009 fall under Category B can be made for a minimum price of Rs 3 lakh while for numbers like 0010 to 0099 and 0786, falling under Category C, one will have to shell out a minimum of Rs 2 lakh," said a Delhi government official.

Numbers like 0111, 0222, 0300, 0333, 0400, 0444, 0500, 0555, 0800, 0888, 0900, 0999, 2000, 2222 and so on are being auctioned for a minimum of Rs 1 lakh.
The Transport Department had notified amendment in Delhi Motor Vehicle Rules 1993 regarding open auction of available series of 'registration mark of choice' for non-transport four-wheeled vehicles on June 2.
"In the first round, about 140 'registration marks of choice' will be put for auction online. People keen on having these numbers can participate in the e-auction by registering online.
"After successful online registration, the participants will receive a unique acknowledgement number (UAN). The online registration will be open for first eight working days from the start of e-auction," said the official.