The two-wheelers and three-wheelers are given 75 per cent discounts, which means they have to pay only a 25 per cent fine amount.
AV Ranganath, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Hyderabad, said the initiative has been taken considering the financial trouble faced by many people during the last two years due to the COVID pandemic. “Many people could not pay the outstanding challans on time. The challans were piled up. So to offer some relief, we have come up with this solution. This is not an income-generating or revenue-generating drive, this is to provide respite for commuters,” Ranganath said.
“A link will be provided on the Telangana e-challan website through which citizens can pay up challans through online modes, Mee Seva centers, banks and traffic compounding booths. After the challans are paid, an SMS will be sent to the payer,” he said.
Category Payment to be done
Two wheeler 25 per cent
Four wheeler (Car and Heavy vehicle) 50 per cent
RTC driver 30 per cent
Push cart 20 per cent
No Mask Challan 10 per cent
For example, if the challan amount is Rs 1,000, the vehicle owner has to pay only Rs 250.
Further, the light motor vehicle and heavy motor vehicles are given 50 per cent discounts and the remaining 50 per cent is payable.
The RTC drivers have been given 70 per cent discounts, which means only 30 percent of the fine amount is payable. The pushcarts vendors have been offered 80 per cent discounts.
Ranganath said for challans issued for not wearing a mask, a 90 per cent discount was provided.
In the portal also stated as below :-
Traffic e-challan
- If your payment is success but not reflected then kindly give us 2 to 3 working days to update at eChallan.
- If your payment is failed but amount is debited then wait for 7 working days and check your bank statement.
