Delhi Traffic Challan New Rule: 50% Fine Must Be Paid Before Court Appeal
Delhi is changing the process for drivers who want to challenge a traffic challan. Under the revised system, motorists must first raise their complaint before a designated grievance redressal officer instead of directly taking the matter to court.
If the grievance is rejected and the driver still wants to approach the court, 50% of the challan amount must be deposited before the court appeal proceeds.
For example, for a ₹2,000 challan, ₹1,000 must be deposited. For a ₹5,000 challan, the upfront deposit would be ₹2,500.
What Happens If the Challan Is Wrong?
If the court finds that the challan was wrongly issued and cancels it, the deposited 50% can be refunded. If the court upholds the challan, the remaining 50% must be paid.
45-Day Window to Challenge
Under the revised process, motorists get 45 days from the challan’s issuance to either pay the penalty or challenge it online before the designated grievance officer. If no action is taken, the challan is treated as accepted and the penalty must be paid within the following 30 days.
Important for Delhi Drivers
The 50% rule does not mean every driver has to immediately pay half of their challan. It applies when a grievance has been rejected and the driver wants to take the dispute to court.
Delhi is also upgrading its e-challan and camera-based traffic enforcement system, with a digital process covering challan issuance, grievances, payments and court referrals.
Key Points
- First challenge the challan before the grievance redressal officer.
- If rejected, 50% of the challan must be deposited before going to court.
- The deposited amount can be refunded if the court cancels the challan.
- Drivers get 45 days to pay or challenge the challan.
- The new system is being supported by upgraded digital and camera-based enforcement.
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