In today’s digital world, everything is now possible through online platforms. Be it buying a car insurance plan, applying for a driving license, or checking the status of an e-challan, everything can now be performed online. In just a few simple steps, individuals can now check the status of their e-challan on the Parivahan website and pay the fines accordingly. So, let us understand all about the ways to check the e-challan status online.
What is E-Challan?
E-challan is basically an online receipt that mentions the traffic violation penalties that an individual needs to pay. The e-challan system was introduced by the Ministry of Road and Transport Highways in order to ensure transparency and accountability. As compared to physical challans where the offender of traffic law was supposed to visit an RTO and pay for the fines, e-challan provides convenience to pay for penalties in an online manner.
It is important to note whenever an e-challan is issued as a result of violating traffic laws, a message, as well as an email, is sent to the individual who has violated the traffic laws. Many states have in fact made use of MTP CCTV Challan systems to capture cases of traffic violations and instantly get an e-challan generated. There are traffic policies that also issue an e-challan to the individual violating traffic laws.
How to Check E-challan Status Online?
You can easily check the e-challan status through online mode by following the below-mentioned steps:
- Click on the official website of e-challan Parivahan
- Then, go to the ‘check online services’ option
- Next, a dropdown menu will appear from which you need to click on the ‘check challan status’ option
- Enter details like challan number, driving license number, or vehicle registration number, to check the challan status
- Then, enter the captcha as prompted on the screen and click on the ‘submit’ button
- Finally, you will be able to view the e-challan status online
Thus, checking the status of the e-challan status helps individuals to understand whether they are liable to pay any fine or not as a result of offending traffic laws. Moreover, if in any case if an individual fails to pay the e-challan, then their driving license might be suspended as well as may be liable to pay even greater fines.
Steps to Pay For E-challan
Here is how you can easily pay for e-challan through an online mode:
- Go to the website of e-challan Parivahan
- Enter details like challan number or vehicle number or driving license number
- Then, after entering the details, you will be able to check the status of e-challan
- Next, you need to click on the ‘pay now’ option. You can pay through net banking, credit cards, UPI, or other payment methods available
- Once you have paid for e-challan, you will also receive a notification on your registered mobile number
Traffic Rules to Follow to Avoid The Issuance of E-challan
If you do not wish to get an e-challan issued in your name, there are certain traffic rules that you need to follow. Listed below are the common traffic rules that are mandatory for all:
- You must always wear a helmet while riding a two-wheeler and wear a seat belt while driving a four-wheeler on Indian roads.
- You must have a valid driving license.
- You must have important vehicle-related documents like a vehicle registration certificate, vehicle insurance policy papers, and more.
- Do not overspeed while driving and involve in rash driving
- Do not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Do not park your vehicle in a no-parking zone
- Do not honk in a silent zone
- Do not break the traffic signals
- Use indicators while taking turns on the road
Here is a table that illustrates the fine you need to pay in case you violate any of the traffic rules.
| Traffic Laws | Penalties |
| Driving without a valid driving license | Rs. 5000 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | Rs. 10,000 for the first time offence and Rs. 15,000 if the offence is committed for a second time |
| Driving without a seat belt or helmet | Rs. 1000 |
| Driving without vehicle insurance papers | Rs. 2000 – Rs. 4000 and imprisonment |
| Over speeding and rash driving | Rs. 1000 |
| Driving overloaded vehicles | Discontinuation of license or a fine of Rs. 2,000 |
Take Away
Thus, we hope that now it will become easier for you to check the e-challan status online. However, we recommend you follow the traffic rules and drive safely to reduce the chances of paying e-challan.