<h1>Maharashtra Gov't Defends High-Security Plate Fees; Opposition Demands Probe Into Contract Awards</h1> The Maharashtra government has refuted claims by opposition parties regarding high fees for high-security registration plates (HSRPs), asserting that the fees align with those in other states. The government stated that a high-power committee approved the rates, and due process was followed in awarding contracts. The opposition, including NCP (SP) and Congress, has called for an investigation into the contracts. HSRPs, mandatory for vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, are designed to prevent theft and fraud. The government detailed the fees, which are comparable to those in other states, excluding GST.