Delhi Traffic Challan Rules Change as the process for challenging a traffic fine in court has been revised.
Under the new arrangement, vehicle owners who want to take a challan case to court must first deposit 50% of the challan amount before the hearing.
The change applies to cases where a vehicle owner believes a challan issued in Delhi is incorrect and wants to challenge the decision after the initial review by the authorities.
Delhi Traffic Challan Rules Change for Court Appeals
Under the revised process, a person cannot directly approach the court without first taking the complaint to the concerned authorities.
Officials will examine the challan and determine whether it was issued correctly.
If the challan is found to be incorrect during this review, it can be cancelled and the information will be communicated through the relevant portal.
If officials find the challan valid, the vehicle owner will have to pay the prescribed amount.
If the person is still dissatisfied with the decision, they can approach the court under the revised procedure.
50% Challan Amount Must Be Deposited
Before the court hearing, the vehicle owner will have to deposit 50% of the challan amount.
The court will then hear the case according to the applicable procedure.
The deposited amount is not necessarily the final payment. Its treatment will depend on the court’s decision on whether the challan is valid.
What Happens If the Challan Is Wrong
If the court finds that the challan was issued incorrectly, the challan will be cancelled and the 50% amount deposited before the hearing will be returned.
On the other hand, if the court upholds the challan, the vehicle owner will have to pay the remaining 50% of the prescribed fine.
The total payment would then cover the full challan amount.
New Process for Challenging Traffic Fines
The revised procedure means that vehicle owners disputing a challan will first have to use the designated authority-level appeal process before taking the matter to court.
The notification was issued by the Transport Department after approval from the Lieutenant Governor, according to the report.
The change is aimed at establishing a defined process for examining disputed challans before court proceedings.
