Gujarat’s New Traffic Challan System: E-Challan In 3 Days, 45-Day Appeal Window, Vehicle Seizure For Unpaid Fines
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The Gujarat government has introduced the Next Generation Challan System across the state from August 12, bringing fixed timelines for issuing, challenging and paying traffic challans. The new system aims to make traffic enforcement faster, more transparent and fully digital.
E-Challan Must Be Sent Within 3 Days
Under the new system, motorists who violate traffic rules must receive an e-challan through SMS or email within three days of the violation.
For physical challans issued on paper, authorities have been given a 15-day deadline.
The system establishes a fixed timeline from the issuance of a challan to its payment or resolution.
45 Days To Challenge Traffic Challan
Motorists who believe a challan has been wrongly issued will have 45 days to challenge it or file an appeal before the concerned authority or court.
If the challan is not challenged within 45 days, it will be treated as an acceptance of the violation under the new system.
After the 45-day period, motorists will get an additional 30 days to pay the fine online.
Unpaid Fine Can Block Vehicle Transactions
Failure to pay the fine within the stipulated period can lead to restrictions being placed against the vehicle.
The vehicle's details will be marked "Not to be Transacted" on the central VAHAN portal. This means transactions involving the vehicle, including sale, ownership transfer and related RTO work, can be stopped.
In serious cases or where fines remain unpaid for a prolonged period, traffic police may also detain the vehicle.
Motorists Can Check Challan Online
Motorists can check their challan details and pay outstanding fines through the official transport e-challan portal by entering their vehicle number or challan number.
The Next Generation Challan System is intended to bring greater accountability to the traffic enforcement process by setting defined deadlines for both authorities and motorists.
