Telangana Government Offers Massive Discounts on Pending Traffic Challans: Up to 90% Off Until January 10th

Hyderabad: Good news for motorists in Telangana! The state government has launched a generous one-time settlement scheme for pending traffic challans, offering discounts of up to 90% on outstanding fines. This initiative, fulfilling a key election promise of the Congress party, provides significant relief to vehicle owners.

Details of the Discount:

• Push Carts: 90% discount – Pay only 10% of the challan amount.

• RTC Drivers: 90% discount – Similar to push carts.

• Two-Wheelers & Three-Wheelers: 80% discount – Pay only 20% of the challan amount.

• Cars & Light Motor Vehicles: 60% discount – Pay only 40% of the challan amount.

• Trucks & Heavy Motor Vehicles: 60% discount – Similar to cars and light motor vehicles.

Eligibility and Implementation:

• Applicable to all pending traffic challans until the scheme's closing date of January 10, 2024.

• To avail the discount, visit the Telangana Traffic E-Challan website.

• Check pending challans against your vehicle registration and pay the discounted amount online.

• This scheme aims to clear the backlog of approximately two crore pending challans in the state.

National Context:

• This move by Telangana echoes a nationwide concern about accumulating traffic challans.

• In 2022, over 4.73 crore challans worth ₹7,563 crore were issued for traffic violations across India.

• Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi top the list for vehicles exceeding 15 years of registration, potentially contributing to the high number of challans.

Significance and Conclusion:

The Telangana government's discount scheme provides a win-win situation for both motorists and the state. It encourages clearing pending challans while boosting revenue collection. This initiative sets a positive precedent for other states seeking to address similar concerns.