How to Check E Challan Status Online

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You probably drive as carefully as you can to avoid accidents and refrain from violating traffic rules. But mistakes happen by the best of us. You may drive on high alert, but there will always be some mistakes you make, and you end up getting a challan. A traffic challan can be issued for flouting any traffic rules like jumping a signal, driving over the speed limit, or driving without valid motor insurance. Earlier, the process of getting a challan till actually clearing the fine in the system used to be an arduous task. But in order to simplify this process and ensure that traffic rules are followed even in the absence of traffic police, the authorities have employed the e-challan system.

What is an E-Challan?

An E-challan is a challan or fine that is generated through electronic and digital means. The idea behind employing e-challans is to reduce dependency on physical papers. An E-challan is accessible through an authorized digital source. These e-challans, add a great deal of convenience to the different processes surrounding them.

List of Fines for Violations of Traffic Rules in Maharashtra

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 How To Check Traffic e-Challan Status?

Different cities across India have different kinds of automated systems for giving e-challans. Some of them directly capture the vehicle on camera and issue a penalty. On the other hand, some require manual handling. This manual operation is carried out by traffic personnel who issue e-challans through a mobile app connected to the database of the RTO.

When a driver logs onto the website where these challans are listed, he/she can see the list of offenses and the fines that they need to pay for them. To make things better, you do not even need to visit a police station or an RTO office to pay your fines. You can pay your penalty through debit cards, net banking, etc. on the website itself.

Here is how you can check your e-challan status online:

• Log on to https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/
• Go to the ‘Check Challan Status’ section.
• The new page that opens up next will require you to provide your vehicle number or driving license to check if your vehicle has any traffic violations listed against it.
• In the case your vehicle is not involved in any traffic violations, the website will show you a dialog box showing the words ‘Challan Not Found’.
• On the other hand, if you have committed traffic violations, you will see a row showing the list of all of them. It will show you the list of offences and the fine that has to be paid for them.

How to Pay Traffic Challan Online?

The simplest and most convenient way to pay for traffic e-challans is to do it online. To promote hassle-free processes, traffic authorities have introduced a designated website for traffic compliance that is easy to find and navigate. Moreover, your e-challan will have a unique number so there is no confusion in making your payment. You can use this number to find your e-challan and make the payment quickly.

When an e-challan is issued, you will get a notification on your registered email or phone number. Once you receive this e-challan, you will have 60 days to pay your fines. However, it is better to make the necessary payment as soon as possible. Failure to do so within the next 60 days means the traffic authorities will take legal action against you. These are the steps that you can follow to make the e-challan payment:

• Log on to the following link: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan.
• Provide the necessary details like driving license number, challan number, etc. where the website requires you to.
• After you have entered the necessary details, you need to click on the ‘get detail’ option.
• You will see the e-challan status on your screen. Click on the ‘Pay now’ option to start your payment.
• The next step is to select a payment mode for your e-challan. The options available to you will be debit cards, credit cards, and net banking. Once you have selected an option and made the payment, you will receive a message on your registered mobile number confirming your payment.
• You also can use digital wallets like PayTm, PhonePe, GPay, etc., to pay your traffic e-challan.

If you are not familiar with doing things online, there is always the option to pay fines offline. This way of paying fines involves visiting your nearest traffic police station or RTO office and making your payment over the counter.

Why Should You Check Your E-Challan Status?

Simply put, the e-challan is a compulsory payment, and not making it means ignoring stringent traffic laws. Hence, as a penalty for breaking the law, you will have to face legal action from traffic authorities.

Upon missing your payment deadline, you will be sent a court summons at your registered address. At the court, you will have to explain to a judge why you made the traffic violations and why you have missed your e-challan payment. Based on your explanation, the judge gives a verdict.

In the rare case that drivers do not show up at court even after a summon, their driving license is suspended. This is why it is advisable to keep a check on your e-challan status.

FAQs on E Challan

1. When do I receive an e-challan?

An e-challan is an electronically generated challan for breaking traffic rules and regulations. Hence, if a traffic officer or personnel catches you breaking a traffic rule, you will receive an e-challan.

2. Can an issued traffic e-challan be cancelled?

Once a traffic e-challan is issued, you have to pay it within 60 days. An e-traffic challan cannot be cancelled.

3. What is the timeline for paying the traffic e-challan?

Once a traffic e-challan is issued, you have 60 days to make the payment online or offline.

4. Are all police officers authorized to collect the imposed traffic fine in the event of the incident?

 No, only the traffic police can create, assign, and collect traffic e-challans.

5. Can I pay the traffic challan through my bank’s net banking website?

While the net banking facility is available to vehicle owners for making traffic e-challan payments, you have to make the payment at the authorized website designated by traffic authorities.

6. How can I pay Challan online?

To pay traffic e-challan online, you can log on to https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan. Next, you have to provide the necessary details about your vehicle and yourself. These details include driving license number, challan number, etc. After entering these details, you have to select a payment mode and complete the transaction.

7. Who is authorized to collect/charge traffic fines in India?

Only the traffic police are authorized to charge or collect traffic e-challan fines.

8. What are the different modes of e-challan payment?

There are only two modes of e-challan payment. They are online and offline payments. Online payment includes making the payment through debit cards, credit cards, net banking, etc. Offline payment includes paying the fine at a traffic police station of an RTO office.

9. How many types of Challan are there?

Broadly, there are only two different types of challan: a regular traffic challan and an e-challan. These are further classified into numerous types based on various traffic offenses and the penalties associated with them.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the traffic challans that you can be liable to pay if you break traffic rules. For more information, you can check any authorized source of traffic information. All of this information is to help you familiarize yourself with traffic rules and regulations. Once you have done that, it will be easier to avoid breaking traffic rules and, in turn, not having to pay traffic e-challans. However, one of the most important points to remember out of all of these is that you should have good four-wheeler insurance.

Not only is it mandatory to have motor insurance in India, but having a good plan can also work wonders for you. By purchasing a comprehensive motor insurance policy, you can have benefits such as solid coverage, add-ons, cashless claims, etc. 

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