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e-Challan: how to check and pay online, and what happens if unpaid

An e-challan is a traffic fine issued electronically, for example from a camera or by a police officer. You can check it and pay it online. Unpaid challans can now block vehicle services.

The short answer

An e-challan is a traffic fine issued electronically, for example from a camera or by a police officer. You can check it and pay it online. Unpaid challans can now block vehicle services.

Source: echallan.parivahan.gov.in. Not yet matched to an official page; confirm on the official portal before paying.

Official fees

ServiceFee
Challan fineThe amount printed on your challan (it depends on the offence and your state)

Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source

Same fee in every state and city. It is set by the central government.

Documents to keep ready

Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.

How to apply

  1. Open echallan.parivahan.gov.in and choose Check Challan Details
  2. Enter the challan number, vehicle number or driving licence number and the captcha
  3. See the offence, date, place and amount, then choose Pay Now
  4. Pay with UPI, card or net banking and save the receipt
  5. If the challan shows Sent to Virtual Court, pay on vcourts.gov.in instead, not on both sites
  6. To dispute it, choose to contest and the case goes to a court (virtual or regular), where you present your side
  7. Check again after a day. It should show Paid
Good to know
  • Pay only on echallan.parivahan.gov.in, vcourts.gov.in or your state traffic police website. The portal says it never asks for passwords or OTPs on calls or messages.
  • Do not pay the same challan on two sites. The e-challan portal warns against paying at both the Virtual Court and the e-challan site.
  • News reports of the Supreme Court order of 28 September 2026 report that every state must freeze services for vehicles with unpaid e-challans. Read the order itself on sci.gov.in; the points below are not officially verified.
  • Check a used vehicle for pending challans before you buy it.

After you apply

What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

Track your application

Typical time

Payment is instant; check again after a day

Not officially verified

If you do not have it or miss the deadline

Under rule 167 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, a challan unpaid after 90 days can be sent to the virtual court and licensing or registering offices may stop work on that licence or vehicle. News reports of the Supreme Court order of 28 September 2026 add impounding and blocked RC, PUC and fitness services. Read the order itself on sci.gov.in; the news reports are not officially verified.

Law: Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, rule 167; Supreme Court order of 28 September 2026 in W.P. (C) 295 of 2012 (reported)

Not officially verified Source

Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

ReasonHow to fix it
Challan not foundCheck the number, or search by vehicle or licence number. New challans can take a few days to show.
Payment done but challan still shows pendingUse Check Pending Transaction on the e-challan portal and keep the receipt.
Paid on the wrong site or twiceThe portal warns against paying at both the e-challan site and the virtual court. Ask the court or traffic office for a refund process.
Challan shows Sent to Virtual CourtPay or contest it on vcourts.gov.in with the challan number.

Not officially verified

Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.

Common questions

What happens if I do not pay an e-challan?
Under rule 167 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules a challan unpaid after 90 days can be sent to the virtual court, and licensing and registering offices may stop work on that licence or vehicle. News reports of the Supreme Court order of 28 September 2026 add that states should block RC transfer, ownership change, PUC, fitness and address change, and impound or blacklist the vehicle. Read the order itself on sci.gov.in and your state transport site; the news reports are not officially verified.
How do I contest an e-challan?
Open the challan on the e-challan portal and choose the option to contest it. The case then goes to a court, usually the virtual court at vcourts.gov.in, where you present your reasons and proof. Do not pay if you want to contest.
Can an e-challan be settled in Lok Adalat?
Yes, courts and state legal services authorities hold Lok Adalats where compoundable traffic challans can be settled. Delhi traffic police say only compoundable challans are accepted. Watch the Lok Adalat notice of your state.
Where can I check my challan?
On echallan.parivahan.gov.in with the challan, vehicle or licence number, on vcourts.gov.in if it has gone to the virtual court, and on your state traffic police website.

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e-challan kaise check kare?
echallan.parivahan.gov.in par challan number, gaadi number ya driving licence number daalkar check karein. Agar challan Virtual Court mein chala gaya hai to vcourts.gov.in par dekhein.
e-challan nahi bhara to kya hoga?
Central Motor Vehicles Rules ke rule 167 ke hisaab se 90 din baad challan virtual court jaa sakta hai. 28 September 2026 ke Supreme Court order ki khabron ke mutabik RC transfer, PUC, fitness aur address change rok diye ja sakte hain. Pakka order sci.gov.in par dekhein; yeh khabar abhi official source se match nahi hui hai.
e-challan galat lage to kya karein?
Challan ko portal par contest karein. Case virtual court mein jata hai jahan aap apna proof dikha sakte hain. Contest karna ho to fine na bharein.
e-challan ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Check or pay an e-challan, Virtual court (if the challan was sent to court). Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Payment is instant; check again after a day.
e-challan ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina e-challan ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Kanoon (Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, rule 167; Supreme Court order of 28 September 2026 in W.P. (C) 295 of 2012 (reported)) ke tahat jurmana ya saza ho sakti hai. Rakam aur details upar 'After you apply' mein English mein di gayi hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official source se pakka kar lein.

Sources: echallan.parivahan.gov.in vcourts.gov.in traffic.delhipolice.gov.in lawchakra.in (secondary)

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