e-Challan Uttarakhand: Status, Payment, and Violation Details
Are you aware of the latest traffic violations and their penalties in Uttarakhand? This article discusses the revised table of penalties and their fines as implemented by the Uttarakhand Government. You will also learn how to check your traffic fines online and pay them within 60 days of issuance. Plus, we’ll cover what happens if you fail to pay your e-challan and how to complain about a wrong challan. Additionally, we’ll provide information on reporting traffic violations in Dehradun.
This article provides information on the latest traffic violations and their penalties in Uttarakhand as per the New Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2019. It also explains how to check e-challans online, the deadline for paying e-challans, and what happens if you don't pay them. Additionally, it includes details on how to complain about a wrong challan and report a traffic violation in Dehradun.
The introduction of digital technology in the transport and traffic enforcement sector has transformed the way law enforcement agencies operate. The Uttarakhand state has not been left behind in this transformation and has adopted the e-Challan system, a digital traffic/transport enforcement solution. The system makes it possible for traffic police to issue e-challans to violators of traffic rules and regulations, making it easier and more convenient for them to manage traffic violations. In this article, we will discuss the e-Challan system in Uttarakhand, including how to pay an e-challan, the latest traffic violations and their penalties, how to check traffic fines online, and what happens if one fails to pay an e-challan.
e-Challan Uttarakhand Payment Information
If you have received an e-challan from the Uttarakhand traffic police, you can pay it both online and offline. To pay an e-challan online, you can use either the Parivahan website or the Uttarakhand Core Treasury System web portal. Here’s a detailed guide on how to pay an e-challan online:
Using Parivahan Website:
Step 1: Visit the Sarathi Parivahan e-challan webpage.
Step 2: Enter your Challan number/Vehicle number/Driving License number.
Step 3: Enter the Captcha code and select “Get Details”.
Step 4: Now, from the list of e-challans, select the one which you want to pay.
Step 5: You will have access to the pending amount and your offense details.
Step 6: Proceed with the payment.
Step 7: Once the payment is made successfully, you will receive a confirmation along with the transaction ID.
Note: For a driver with a learning license, an e-challan is not issued, but a driver with a permanent driving license must be seated in the vehicle.
Using Uttarakhand Treasury Official Web Portal:
Step 1: Visit the Uttarakhand Core Treasury System web portal.
Step 2: Click on “e-Challan”.
Step 3: If you are applying online for challan for the first time, use the “Create e-Challan User” icon to create your profile.
Step 4: A registration form will appear on your screen. Fill in the required information, including name, address, contact details, PAN number, and Aadhar number, and click the “Get OTP” icon.
Step 5: A few more fields will appear on your screen to generate a password. Click on “Proceed” to activate your newly created user ID and password.
Step 6: Now login with your User ID, password, and captcha code.
Step 7: Select “e-challan entry”. A pre-filled form will appear on your screen.
Step 8: Confirm your personal information. Then select department name, office name, and key service.
Step 9: Proceed with the payment. Choose the payment gateway of your choice.
Step 10: Once the payment has been made, you will receive a confirmation receipt along with an option to “Submit to the bank” online.
To pay an e-challan offline, you can either submit manually the print copy of the e-challan payment confirmation receipt (generated online) at the bank counter or visit any traffic police station in your city along with your Driving Licence, Address and Identity Proof, and letter for a traffic violation and submit your fine in cash.
The government of Uttarakhand has implemented revised penalties and fines for various traffic violations, in accordance with the New Motor Vehicle Amendment Act of 2019. Here is a table of the latest traffic offenses and their corresponding penalties:
| Offense | Penalty (in Rs) |
|---|---|
| Driving without a number plate | First offense: 500, Subsequent offense: 1500 |
| Driving without a helmet | 1000 + suspension of license for 3 months |
| Violation of general traffic rules | 2000 |
| Not disclosing information/Sharing false information | 2000 |
| Dangerous/rash driving | First offense: 1000, Subsequent offense: 5000 |
| Using mobile phones while driving | First offense: 1000, Subsequent offense: 5000 |
| Driving while physically/mentally unfit | First offense: 1000, Subsequent offense: 5000 |
| Driving without seat-belt | 1000 |
| Triple riding (on two-wheelers) | First offense: 500, Subsequent offense: 1500 |
| An unauthorized person driving the vehicle | 2500 |
| A minor person driving the vehicle | 2500 |
| Driving without a license | 2500 |
| Driving with a suspended license | 5000 |
| Using wrong number plate | 5000 |
| Violation of standards of noise and air pollution | First offense: 2500, Subsequent offense: 5000 |
| Blocking emergency vehicles | 5000 |
| Driving vehicle without insurance | For Two-wheelers: First offense: 1000, Second offense: 2000, For four-wheelers: First offense: 2000, Second offense: 4000 |
| Vehicles lacking safety equipment | 50,000 |
| Non-compliance with guidelines while selling vehicles | 50,000 |
| Overloading | For light motor vehicles: 2000 + 2000 for every extra tonne, For heavy motor vehicles: 5000 + 2000 for every extra tonne, For vehicles that are not weighed: 20,000 |
| Child in the vehicle without a safety belt | 200 |
To check your traffic fines online in Uttarakhand, you can visit the Parivahan website or the Uttarakhand Core Treasury System web portal. E-challans must be paid within 60 days of issuance, and you can view and download the receipt by logging into the Parivahan website with your challan number, driving license number, or vehicle number.
If you fail to pay your e-challan, a police constable will visit your registered address to collect the payment. If the challan remains unpaid, you will be summoned to court and your license may be suspended if you fail to appear.
If you receive a wrong challan from the Uttarakhand traffic police, you can file a complaint on the Dehradun Traffic Police web portal by providing your name, mobile number, email, and complaint details under “Complaint & Suggestions.” To report a traffic violation in Dehradun, you can call the helpline number 112.
