Chandigarh's Prestigious 0001 VIP Number Fetches Lakhs, Equivalent to a New Thar

Chandigarh (The Uttam Hindu): In a highly anticipated auction held between November 25 and 27, the Chandigarh Registration and Licensing Authority (RLA) earned a staggering ₹1 crore 92 lakh and 69 thousand from the sale of VIP vehicle number plates. The auction, which saw immense enthusiasm from participants, witnessed bids reaching extraordinary amounts, with one bidder spending ₹20.7 lakh for the prestigious VIP number **CH01-CX-0001**.

The highest bid of ₹20.7 lakh was for the **CH01-CX-0001** number plate, while the second highest bid came in at ₹8.9 lakh for **CH01-CX-0007**. The auction also saw competitive bidding for other desirable numbers, with **CH01-CX-0005** fetching ₹8.11 lakh.

Among the other numbers sold, **CH01-CX-0009** went for ₹7.99 lakh, **CH01-CX-9999** for ₹6.01 lakh, and **CH01-CX-0004** for ₹4.91 lakh. Other notable sales included **CH01-CX-0006** at ₹4.71 lakh, **CH01-CX-0003** at ₹4.61 lakh, and **CH01-CX-0008** at ₹4.61 lakh. Surprisingly, the number **CH01-CX-0002** was sold for a modest ₹37,100.

The auction was conducted for the **CH01-CX** series of numbers, with bidders eagerly vying for these coveted vehicle plates. The intense bidding reflected the growing demand for VIP numbers in the region, with individuals keen on securing unique and premium registration numbers for their vehicles.

This successful auction not only highlighted the popularity of VIP numbers in Chandigarh but also underscored the increasing trend of people investing significant amounts to secure exclusive vehicle registration numbers. The RLA's efforts in organizing this event have proven lucrative, as the total amount raised from the auction exceeded ₹1.92 crore, setting a new benchmark for vehicle number plate auctions in the city.