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Traffic Challan Rules: Every vehicle owner in India has to face a traffic challan at some point of time. Sometimes the challan is issued for the right reasons and sometimes even without any fault. Have you ever felt that the traffic police has fined you without any reason? In such a situation, there is a solution through which you can avoid a huge fine. Yes, we are talking about Lok Adalat, through which you can get the challan cancelled.
Lok Adalat is one of the dispute resolution mechanisms in India, where pending or old cases and disputes in the court are settled. The National Legal Services Authority has announced the dates of Lok Adalat for 2024. The third National Lok Adalat is going to be held on 14 September. In such a situation, you can approach the court to resolve the matter related to traffic challan. Let us know what is required for this.
Submit all documents
Submit all the required legal documents related to the traffic challan. These include any notices or previous interactions with law enforcement officials regarding the violation.
Check pending cases
Before going to Lok Adalat, check if there is any traffic violation case pending against you or your registered vehicle. This can usually be done by visiting the local traffic police website or the district court. You can check the details by providing vehicle details.
Contact the Help Desk
Generally, Lok Adalats set up dedicated help desks in district courts. These also include traffic help desks. These help desks can help you present your case in court and provide guidance on how to settle a traffic challan.
File a case
You may have to provide your vehicle's registration number to present a case in Lok Adalat. This helps in getting information about pending challans issued against your vehicle.
book an appointment
In some jurisdictions you may need to book an appointment with the Lok Adalat in advance to settle your case in court. Be sure to check the local court guidelines to ensure compliance.
appear in Lok Adalat
Appear at the Lok Adalat with all your relevant documents on the date given to you. Be prepared to negotiate and discuss the terms of the settlement with the officials present. Lok Adalat encourages mediation between the parties. Be prepared to negotiate for a fair settlement. If you can provide reasonable reasons, your traffic challan may be waived off completely or reduced to a much lesser amount.
