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Traffic Challan: Last Lok Adalat of the year on December 13, last chance for arrears challan waiver
Samira Vishwas | November 26, 2025 8:24 AM CST

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If you haven’t paid your traffic invoice yet, remember the date 13 December 2025. National Lok Adalats will be held across the country on that day, where you can settle your currency quickly and easily. To participate, you need to check your pending invoice, keep the necessary documents ready and reach the designated location. Lok Adalat aims to reduce pending cases in courts and clear old currency files without resorting to lengthy legal proceedings.

Run under the auspices of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), the program helps drivers resolve minor traffic violations at once. In many cases, fines are also waived and court appearances are avoided. This means that if you are ready, you can start the new year without any legal problems.

When and where will the National Lok Adalat be held?

The fourth National Lok Adalat of 2025 will be held on Saturday, December 13. On this day, cases that can be resolved amicably will be resolved. For vehicle ownerswhich means that they can settle their pending transport invoices in less time and without lengthy legal proceedings. Note that only minor traffic violations will be resolved in this camp and that too out of court. The states where the process is likely to take place include Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan and West Bengal.

Who can go to Lok Adalat?

Vehicles whose e-challans or notices are pending and whose case has not yet been filed in the High Court, can settle their challans in Lok Adalat.

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What types of minor cases will be covered?

  • Driving without a helmet
  • Not wearing a seat belt
  • Violating traffic signals or parking rules
  • Lack of PUC certification
  • Expired auto insurance
  • Remember: hit and run, Drunk Serious cases like reckless driving and causing injury or death will not be tried in Lok Adalat.

How will it be resolved?

First, visit your state’s traffic police website or e-challan portal to know how many challans are pending in your name. In some states, an online registration or token is required before attending a public court. This will give you the court name, bench and time. Carry all necessary documents:

  • Your Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
  • Copy of driving license and currency
  • Identity Card (Aadhaar/PAN)

Opportunity to go to court on December 13

Go to the appointed place on time and present your case before the Conciliation Bench. Compromises often reduce currency amounts. Sometimes, the fine can be significantly reduced or even waived. Get receipt after payment. The Transport Department will “issue” the invoice. If your debts are pending for a long time and you are not able to settle them due to heavy penalty, then Lok Adalat on 13th December is the best opportunity to settle them at low cost and without any hassle.

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Major Advantages of National Lok Adalat

This last Lok Adalat of the year held on 13th December gives you an opportunity to settle your bills on the same day. This can reduce fines, avoid lengthy legal proceedings and also reduce additional court fees. If you ignore or delay, fines can increase and you could risk legal action. This Lok Adalat especially provides relief to motorists whose challan is still pending. If you qualify and take timely action, you can easily settle your case. This will save you money, time and hassle.


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