If you have pending traffic challans and want to get rid of them, then Lok Adalat has brought a great opportunity for you. Here you can appeal to get your challan waived or reduce their fine. The first Lok Adalat of the year 2024 will be held on March 8, where you can easily settle your e-challans. For this you have to follow some easy procedures.
In which cases will relief be given?
Only challans issued because of violation of general traffic rules will be settled in Lok Adalat. The list includes:
Not wearing a seat belt
Not wearing a helmet
Jumping red light
Violating speed limit
But in case, any type of accident or any kind of criminal case is registered against your vehicle, then it will not be settled in Lok Adalat. You have to appeal in the court itself in that case.
The relief won't be given in every challan. Your challan was issued in the city, so that it will be settled in the Lok Adalat of the same city. For instance, a challan issued in Delhi cannot be waived in the Lok Adalat of Noida. Unless the challan is issued on any serious grounds other than the usual traffic violation; then its amount will not be reduced nor waived.
It is very difficult to get the challan waived in cases of drunk and driving because driving under the influence of alcohol can endanger the life of oneself as well as of others.
Reaching on time for an appeal to Lok Adalat is very important.
If you delay, then you have to return without settlement. Therefore, try to reach at least half an hour before the appointment time.
How can Challan get waived in Lok Adalat?
Challan cannot be dismissed directly by presenting it in front of Lok Adalat. An applicant has to apply online also for this case.
For Registration, visit official website:- nalsa.gov.in/services/legal-aid/how-to-apply
Click for "Apply Legal Aid"
Proceed further to file the application along with filling requisite information
Add authority according to your case there
Upload personal information and required documents, including TDS
After filing the form, you will be provided with a token number and appointment letter
Reach the concerned Lok Adalat on time according to the appointment to get your challan settled. You may also seek the help of a virtual court
You can also begin the process of settling the challan through virtual court if you cannot reach the Lok Adalat of your district.
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