New strict rules of traffic challan implemented in Delhi. Now to challenge the challan in court, 50% fine will have to be paid in advance. If the rules are repeatedly broken, the license will be suspended and if the fine is not paid, the services related to the vehicle will be stopped.
To enhance road safety and ensure that people pay fines on time, the Delhi government has implemented a new and more stringent system to deal with traffic challans. In this new system, emphasis has been laid on digital tracking, transparency and cracking down on those who repeatedly break the rules. According to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, this step will increase discipline on the road and reduce violations of traffic rules.
50% fine will have to be paid in advance
Under the new traffic challan rules of Delhi, now rule breakers cannot directly go to court and challenge the challan. First, they will have to go through the formal complaint process through a digital portal. Apart from this, anyone who wants to challenge the challan in court will have to deposit 50% of the fine amount in advance. It is expected that this step will result in faster disposal of cases and reduce unnecessary legal delays.
Challan system will be digital
Delhi government is also improving the process of issuing challan. Now traffic challans will be generated through traffic police, cameras and surveillance systems. If your mobile number is registered, you will get the e-challan within three days, while the physical notice will be sent within 15 days.
All records will be kept on a digital portal so that complete transparency is maintained. Officials have advised people to update their contact numbers in their driving license and other vehicle documents, so that no important information is missed.
Deadline for challan
The government has also made a fixed time limit for the processing of challan. After receiving the challan, the violator will have 45 days in which he can either pay the fine or challenge it. If nothing is done during this period, it will be assumed that the challan has been accepted. After this, another 30 days will be given to pay the fine.
If your challenge is rejected, you have two options: either pay the fine within 30 days or deposit 50% of the amount and fight the case in court. If you miss these deadlines, you may face additional penalties, such as a 15-day extension.
If rules are broken again and again, license will be suspended
The new rules also tighten the noose on those who repeatedly break the rules. If a person breaks traffic rules five or more times in a year, he will be considered a “serious offender”. Due to this, his driving license can be suspended or even canceled forever. This is a big step to stop the habit of repeatedly breaking the rules.
Strict action will be taken if fine is not paid
Now ignoring traffic challan will have serious consequences. If someone does not pay the fine continuously, then essential vehicle related services like tax payment, renewal of driving license and vehicle registration can be stopped. In some cases, vehicles may be marked "not to be transacted", which means no formal transactions can be done on the vehicle until the dues are cleared. If necessary, officers can also seize the vehicle.
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