Mysuru Offers 50% Concession on Traffic Fines Amidst 1.4 Crore Pending Cases
Mysuru: 50% relief for 1.4 crore pending traffic challans
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Mysuru has announced a 50% concession on traffic e-challan fines for a limited period, addressing over 1.4 crore pending cases and ₹642 crore in unpaid penalties. The initiative runs from June 21 to July 10, 2026, and aims to facilitate the settlement of long-standing dues.
- 01The concession applies to traffic e-challan cases from the Police Department registered before May 2026 and Transport Department cases from 1991 to 2022.
- 02Mysuru City Police has over 1 crore pending traffic challans totaling ₹458.04 crore, while district police handle an additional 36.7 lakh cases worth ₹184.05 crore.
- 03Special booths will be set up at court complexes to facilitate payments during the concession period.
- 04A similar initiative in 2025 collected ₹1.43 crore in pending fines, indicating potential success for this year's campaign.
- 05A Special Lok Adalat will be held from August 21 to 23 for the settlement of identified cases, with options for virtual participation.
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In an effort to address a significant backlog of over 1.4 crore traffic violation cases and unpaid penalties exceeding ₹642 crore, Mysuru has announced a 50% concession on eligible traffic e-challan fines. This limited-time offer is available from June 21 to July 10, 2026, and applies to cases registered by the Police Department before May 2026 and Transport Department cases booked between 1991 and 2022. The Mysuru City Police alone has 1,04,18,480 pending traffic challan cases, amounting to unpaid fines of ₹458.04 crore. To facilitate payments, special booths will be established at both old and new court complexes. The initiative aims to improve awareness and collections through beat officers and social media. Additionally, a Special Lok Adalat is scheduled for August 21 to 23 to settle identified cases, allowing litigants to participate via video conferencing or in person. The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority will publish a list of cases eligible for settlement on their website, further aiding the resolution process.
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This initiative aims to reduce the backlog of traffic cases and help citizens settle their fines affordably.
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