Millions of vehicle owners in Delhi may soon get relief from long-pending traffic fines.
The Delhi government is planning to introduce a one-time waiver scheme on traffic challans, under which drivers could get a discount of 50 to 70 percent on their outstanding fines.
The main goal of this move is to reduce the huge backlog of unpaid challans and give people a chance to clear old dues without heavy financial pressure.
One-Time Amnesty Scheme for Traffic Challans
According to reports, the proposal for this amnesty scheme has been sent to the Lieutenant Governor for approval.
Once cleared, it is expected to be placed before the Delhi Cabinet.
If the Cabinet approves the plan, the scheme could be launched in the coming months.
This could bring major relief to millions of drivers who have unpaid traffic challans pending for years.
What Is Delhi’s Traffic Challan Amnesty Scheme?
Under this scheme, old traffic challans issued by the Delhi Police and other traffic authorities may be partially or fully waived.
The focus is on clearing challans that have been pending for a long time and are difficult to recover.
Vehicle owners will be allowed to settle their old fines by paying a reduced amount or, in some cases, without any penalty.
This will help both citizens and the government clear long-standing dues.
Why the Government Is Planning This Move
Traffic violations in Delhi have been rising steadily.
Every year, millions of challans are issued for offences like speeding, jumping red lights, not wearing helmets or seat belts, and illegal parking.
In many cases, fines pile up over time and become too expensive for people to pay in one go.
As a result, challans remain unpaid for years.
The amnesty scheme is meant to address this problem and offer practical relief to ordinary citizens.
What Happens Next?
The scheme will only come into effect after approval from the Lieutenant Governor and the Delhi Cabinet.
Once approved, the government is expected to announce clear rules, timelines, and eligibility details.
If implemented, this one-time challan waiver could help drivers clear old fines at a lower cost and start with a clean record.
