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e-Challan Lookup Helper

We don't store or query traffic challans — we just open the right page on the official portal for you with your details prefilled where supported.

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State traffic portals

Parivahan Sewa (national)https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/Delhi Traffic Policehttps://traffic.delhipolice.gov.in/notice/Mumbai Traffic Policehttps://mahatrafficechallan.gov.in/Bangalore Traffic Policehttps://btp.karnataka.gov.in/page/Citizen+Services/Traffic+Violation+Search/enHyderabad Traffic Policehttps://www.echallan.tspolice.gov.in/Chennai Traffic Policehttps://eservices.tnpolice.gov.in/CCTNSNICSDC/Index?0Tamil Naduhttps://tnebill.tneb.in/Punjabhttps://ppolicechallans.in/

How e-challans work

Under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, fines are issued either physically by a traffic officer or automatically by an ANPR (automatic number-plate recognition) camera. Both end up in the central Parivahan e-challan database. Each state also has its own portal (Delhi Police, Mumbai Traffic Police, Bengaluru Traffic Police etc.). Paying late triggers a court summons and, after 90 days of non-payment, a court fine, blocked FC and possible RC suspension.

Worked example

A Bengaluru car owner runs a red light at Hebbal flyover on 4 Jun. The camera captures the plate and an SMS arrives at the linked Parivahan mobile within 48 hours: ₹1,000 fine (section 184). Looking up the e-challan portal with the registration number shows the violation photo, location, time and a UPI payment link. Paying within 60 days closes the case. Miss the window and the state-traffic-police portal shows the same challan promoted to a court referral with additional ₹500 court costs.

When to use this

  • Before selling a used car or bike — the buyer's RTO transfer will reject pending challans
  • Before renewing FC, insurance or driving licence — unpaid e-challans can block service
  • If you got an SMS but the link looks suspicious — always cross-check on the official Parivahan portal
  • After a long inter-state drive — speed cameras on NH-48, NH-44 etc. issue challans visible only on the central portal

Related: DL expiry tracker — an expired DL on top of a pending challan multiplies the penalty.

FAQ

How do I pay an e-challan?

Direct payment via the Parivahan e-challan portal (echallan.parivahan.gov.in). State traffic portals also accept payment. UPI, debit/credit card and net banking all work. You get an e-receipt immediately.

What if I think the challan is wrong?

Most state portals have a "Dispute" or "Contest" option. You upload supporting evidence (location photo, time alibi etc.). Disputes are reviewed within 30-60 days; otherwise default to payment.

What happens if I ignore an e-challan?

Late payment fee accrues. After 90 days, the challan is escalated to court — you receive a summons. Unpaid challans block vehicle re-registration, fitness renewal and DL renewal.