Gujarat Introduces Next-Gen E-Challan System; Vehicles May Be Seized For Long-Pending Fines

The Gujarat government has introduced a ‘Next Generation Challan System’ aimed at making traffic enforcement more transparent, faster and fully digital.

Under the new system, motorists who violate traffic rules will have an e-challan issued and sent digitally within three days of the violation. Physical challans, where applicable, will have to be sent within 15 days.

45 Days To Challenge E-Challan

Motorists who believe a challan has been wrongly issued will get 45 days to challenge it before the concerned authority or court.

If the challan is not challenged within the stipulated 45-day period, the violation will be treated as having been accepted by the vehicle owner. The motorist will then get an additional 30 days to pay the fine online.

Vehicles Can Be Detained For Unpaid Fines

The new system provides for strict action against motorists who fail to pay the fine within the prescribed period.

In serious cases or where fines remain unpaid for a prolonged period, the traffic police can detain or seize the vehicle.

Update Mobile Number To Receive Alerts

Vehicle owners can also raise objections against challans through the official transport portal. They will need to update their current mobile number on the portal to receive SMS alerts related to challans and complaints.

If a motorist wants to challenge a challan, supporting documentary evidence can be uploaded through the portal.

Motorists can also check their challan details and pay pending fines online by entering their vehicle registration number or challan number on the official transport e-challan portal.