Backing out after bidding Rs.1 Crore17 lakh for a VIP vehicle number proves costly, Transport Minister Anil Vij orders investigation of bidder’s assets, Income Tax Department to be informed

“Bidding in an auction is not a hobby, it is a responsibility” – Vij directs Income Tax Department to investigate financial capability and income

Chandigarh, December 3 — Haryana Transport Minister Sh. Anil Vij has said that during a recent online auction for the vehicle number HR 88 B 8888, an individual placed the highest bid of Rs. 1 crore 17 lakh. However, after placing the bid, the person allowed his security amount to be forfeited. Therefore, his financial capacity and source of income will now be thoroughly investigated to verify whether he was genuinely capable of bidding such a large amount.

Speaking to media persons today, Sh.Vij said that fancy and VIP vehicle numbers in Haryana are allotted only through auctions. People often make very high bids to obtain these numbers — not only as a matter of prestige but also contributing significantly to state revenue. He added that the recent incident indicates that some individuals are treating the auction process casually — merely as a show of interest, not responsibility.


Income & Property to be Investigated — Written Reference to Income Tax Department

The Minister said that “I have issued strict instructions to Transport Department officials to check the bidder’s actual income and property. It must be confirmed whether the person really has the financial capacity to bid Rs. 1 crore 17 lakh.” He added that a written request is being sent to the Income Tax Department for a thorough investigation so that no one in the future participates in auctions on false financial claims or without sufficient economic ability.

It is noteworthy that recently an online auction was conducted for the vehicle number ‘HR88B8888’ in the Badhra sub-division of Charkhi Dadri. The bidding for this number went up to Rs.1 crore 17 lakh, and a resident of Hisar had placed this bid and deposited a security amount of Rs,11,000. However, he did not deposit the full bid amount by the final deadline. ------